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FG53 HEJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

60,928 mi
Last recorded60,928 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 HEJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Oct 2015 60,928 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear joint, centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2015 60,928 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 54,863 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2013 47,353 miles

Engine Management Light ON

Pass 30 Oct 2012 39,507 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 39,507 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Nov 2011 35,072 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 27,347 miles

Engine management light on.

Pass 17 Oct 2009 20,389 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2008 15,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 10 Oct 2008 15,790 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Nov 2007 12,701 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 10,134 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel is high

slight damage to near side front tyre side wall

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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FG53 HEJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FG53 HEJ, 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 FG53 HEJ registered?

FG53 HEJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is FG53 HEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG53 HEJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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