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AU53 LBP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2017
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

93,015 mi
Last recorded93,015 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 LBP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2016 93,015 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 84,797 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2014 80,896 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,040 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 68,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 65,772 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 55,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 49,715 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 46,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 36,741 miles

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

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

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 LBP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LBP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AU53 LBP registered?

AU53 LBP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is AU53 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 LBP shows 11 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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