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FJ53 VZD

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

106,992 mi
Last recorded106,992 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VZD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 106,992 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blowing. Has passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2022 106,992 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Tyre heavily perished to the point cords can be seen in some cracks. 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi pipe blowing. Has passed emissions (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2021 90,102 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement font arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2021 88,313 miles

Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 31 Jul 2020 76,915 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both rear outer ()

Pass 5 Aug 2019 65,372 miles

Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 63,862 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 61,526 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 58,750 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2016 58,750 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Sep 2015 55,986 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 53,574 miles

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

both rear tyres feathering on inner tread

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,274 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 49,274 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)

Pass 6 Sep 2012 44,066 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 39,831 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 35,313 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 25,269 miles

Oil leak

Pass 3 Sep 2008 19,954 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 3 Sep 2008 19,954 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 17,046 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2006 14,626 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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FJ53 VZD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FJ53 VZD, 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 FJ53 VZD registered?

FJ53 VZD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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