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AV53 YUB

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,962 mi
Last recorded160,962 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2017 160,962 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2017 160,962 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Jan 2016 159,575 miles

n/s front tyre in poor condition

Pass 17 Nov 2014 146,529 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)

Fail 17 Nov 2014 146,529 miles

Offside Inner Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 2 Dec 2013 135,185 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Nov 2013 135,181 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 125,726 miles

Battery Insecure

Engine Management Light on

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 122,223 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking ???)

nearside front seatbelt adjuster not fitted correctly rendering the seatbelt useless/dangerous in an accident

Pass 29 Nov 2010 122,223 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges (tracking ???)

nearside front seatbelt adjuster not fitted correctly rendering the seatbelt useless/dangerous in an accident

Pass 25 Nov 2009 104,790 miles

slightly low effort on offside rear footbrake

Fail 25 Nov 2009 104,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

slightly low effort on offside rear footbrake

Pass 28 Nov 2008 85,112 miles

brake tests indicate brakes need attention

front brake discs pitted and worn

rear brakes noisy

Pass 21 Dec 2007 66,688 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 41,209 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 41,209 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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AV53 YUB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AV53 YUB, 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 AV53 YUB registered?

AV53 YUB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 November 2003.

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