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AV53 YUK

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

65,156 mi
Last recorded65,156 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV53 YUK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2013 65,156 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2012 60,579 miles

Air bag light on.

Engine man.light on.

Fail 24 Dec 2012 60,579 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Air bag light on.

Engine man.light on.

Pass 28 Dec 2011 51,757 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2011 51,570 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2010 40,627 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 32,660 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 32,660 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,191 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 21,176 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 12,140 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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AV53 YUK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 YUK, 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 YUK registered?

AV53 YUK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is AV53 YUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV53 YUK shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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