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CK53 FGV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,556 mi
Last recorded132,556 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK53 FGV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2017 132,556 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2017 132,556 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 124,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

rear tyres have slight perishing to sidewalls

slight oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2015 123,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 108,603 miles

tailpipe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2013 96,556 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2012 93,598 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,598 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 91,006 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2010 79,814 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2009 70,133 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 70,133 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2008 57,999 miles

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

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

door side door has doped

Fail 7 Aug 2008 57,999 miles

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

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

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

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

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

door side door has doped

Pass 15 Sep 2007 50,073 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2007 50,073 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,130 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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CK53 FGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 CK53 FGV, 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 FGV registered?

CK53 FGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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