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AU53 LCK

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,280 mi
Last recorded90,280 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 LCK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 90,280 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 90,280 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Fail 4 Dec 2014 83,400 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 83,400 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 80,333 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 11 Dec 2012 77,825 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 74,279 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 69,599 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 69,599 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2009 62,659 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 62,659 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 53,593 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 43,444 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 32,826 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Front brake discs corroding

Fail 12 Dec 2006 32,826 miles

Both rear bump stops broken

Front brake discs corroding

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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AU53 LCK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AU53 LCK, 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 LCK registered?

AU53 LCK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is AU53 LCK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AU53 LCK shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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