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FA53 CKV

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

80,703 mi
Last recorded80,703 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 CKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2019 80,703 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2019 80,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Lower suspension arm ball joint attachment bolt snapped

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 72,222 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2018 72,218 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 62,407 miles

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

Fail 6 Jun 2017 62,407 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 61,195 miles

Oil leak gearbox ()

power steering high pressure pipes corroded

Fail 10 Jun 2016 61,195 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak gearbox ()

power steering high pressure pipes corroded

Pass 4 Jun 2015 59,431 miles

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

front brakes worn low

Pass 3 Jun 2014 57,554 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2013 55,772 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 53,794 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 53,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 51,664 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 51,664 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2010 47,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 41,884 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 32,475 miles

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

rear wiper split

Pass 23 Jan 2007 26,357 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 26,353 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FA53 CKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FA53 CKV, 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 FA53 CKV registered?

FA53 CKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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