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AK53 YRC

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,275 mi
Last recorded101,275 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 YRC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 101,275 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Fail 3 Jan 2018 101,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front signs of tyre fouling inner wing

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pedal anti-slip wearing smooth

Pass 13 Oct 2016 98,132 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Oct 2016 98,118 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2015 92,682 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 92,682 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very close to legal limit (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,517 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 78,543 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 69,946 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2012 69,946 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Oct 2011 58,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 44,375 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 34,030 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 27,395 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 21,977 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 13,790 miles

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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AK53 YRC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AK53 YRC, 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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AK53 YRC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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