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CK53 FCM

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

137,284 mi
Last recorded137,284 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 FCM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2015 137,284 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 126,968 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 1 Jul 2014 126,968 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 31 Aug 2013 119,375 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

Fail 31 Aug 2013 119,375 miles

Exhaust rusty

Nearside rear tyre worn unevenly

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 109,349 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 98,368 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Aug 2011 98,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 86,579 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside rear tyre worn slightly unevenly inner edges

Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2009 74,156 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2008 62,017 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 47,804 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,860 miles

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

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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CK53 FCM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CK53 FCM, 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 CK53 FCM registered?

CK53 FCM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is CK53 FCM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CK53 FCM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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