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FL53 GBF

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

53,572 mi
Last recorded53,572 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 GBF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2019 53,572 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Fail 16 Aug 2019 53,566 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 6 Aug 2018 50,341 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2018 50,341 miles

Direction indicator incorrect colour both front (4.4.3 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 44,876 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front driveshaft slightly corroded

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,153 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 43,153 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust is leaking heavily near to rear silencer (7.3.A.1)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 42,398 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2015 42,395 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 41,364 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 21 Aug 2014 41,359 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 39,318 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 37,268 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 33,910 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 30,972 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 30,972 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 27,371 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 23,532 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 19,904 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 15,911 miles

o/s door mirror damaged

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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FL53 GBF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 FL53 GBF, 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 FL53 GBF registered?

FL53 GBF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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