MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,723 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
Exhaust mounting deteriorated but still supporting exhaust
Small chip on windscreen
n/s/r tyre worn on edges
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
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
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
nearside rear tyre low on edges
offside rear tyre very low inner edge
Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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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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