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CJ53 TYC

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

112,588 mi
Last recorded112,588 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ53 TYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,588 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 112,759 miles

front brake pads not write size overlaping iner of disces

Fail 7 Aug 2015 112,707 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake pads not write size overlaping iner of disces

Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,956 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 82,192 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 69,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

creaking noise from brake pedalassembly but every thing covered ;needs further inspection

Fail 7 Aug 2012 69,164 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

creaking noise from brake pedalassembly but every thing covered ;needs further inspection

Pass 8 Aug 2011 58,353 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

both front discs pitted

Pass 8 Dec 2010 54,672 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2010 54,665 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Nov 2009 46,635 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 46,635 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 38,847 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 30,872 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 30,872 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 23,366 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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CJ53 TYC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CJ53 TYC, 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 CJ53 TYC registered?

CJ53 TYC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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The MOT history for CJ53 TYC shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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