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EU53 BKO

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

97,090 mi
Last recorded97,090 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU53 BKO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 97,090 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 97,090 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 93,125 miles

Oil leak

exhaust front support bracket weld broken

o/s & n/s mirror cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2013 88,544 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 81,238 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 71,827 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 63,084 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,861 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,674 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,836 miles

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

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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EU53 BKO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EU53 BKO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EU53 BKO registered?

EU53 BKO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is EU53 BKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EU53 BKO shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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