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2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

43,945 mi
Last recorded43,945 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 SEO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 12 Oct 2010 43,945 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 39,690 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 33,984 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 28,667 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 21,807 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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DE53 SEO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 SEO, 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 DE53 SEO registered?

DE53 SEO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 November 2003.

Is DE53 SEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 SEO shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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