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AF53 SBY

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

119,723 mi
Last recorded119,723 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 SBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 119,723 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes oxidising under coating (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 112,568 miles

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and leaking slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Fail 11 Apr 2018 112,568 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust clamp broken

Exhaust flexible joint deteriorated and leaking slightly

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake pipes corroded

o/s/r tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 May 2017 105,559 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/r tyre worn

Fail 26 May 2017 105,559 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust corroded and blowing

o/s/r tyre worn

Pass 17 May 2016 96,396 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/r tyre worn out of shape

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust corroded and blowing

Pass 29 May 2015 86,325 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 69,556 miles

Exhaust mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Fail 11 Mar 2014 69,556 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Exhaust mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust

Small chip on windscreen

n/s/r tyre worn on edges

Pass 22 Jan 2013 58,810 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small bulge nearside front tyre

Fail 22 Jan 2013 58,810 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE LOW AND OUT OF SHAPE

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

small bulge nearside front tyre

Pass 10 Feb 2012 49,582 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 40,411 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 28,717 miles

nearside rear tyre low on edges

offside rear tyre very low inner edge

Pass 15 Jan 2009 17,158 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 4,925 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 4,743 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2006 4,743 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?

Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.

72.0%
Pass Rate
4,317
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
18,002
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,080
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 5,623
Stop lamp not working 4,843
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 4,712
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 4,672
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AF53 SBY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Arosa fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,080 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AF53 SBY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Arosa typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF53 SBY registered?

AF53 SBY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is AF53 SBY safe to buy?

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