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CX53 DHP

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

144,374 mi
Last recorded144,374 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 DHP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2012 144,374 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 120,272 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 119,602 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 99,108 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 84,211 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 68,847 miles

nearside rear , offside rear and offside front tyres are showing cracks to tread area

Pass 17 Sep 2007 52,073 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 31,741 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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CX53 DHP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 CX53 DHP, 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 CX53 DHP registered?

CX53 DHP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CX53 DHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX53 DHP shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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