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AU53 BKV

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

91,542 mi
Last recorded91,542 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2013 91,542 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 83,074 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 74,050 miles

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

both rear shock dust covers insecure

rear reg plate delaminated

Fail 26 Sep 2011 74,050 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both front tyres thin on inner edge

both rear shock dust covers insecure

rear reg plate delaminated

Pass 13 Oct 2010 58,063 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 56,671 miles

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 29 Sep 2008 48,415 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2007 38,580 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,291 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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AU53 BKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AU53 BKV, 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 AU53 BKV registered?

AU53 BKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 October 2003.

Is AU53 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 BKV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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