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FL53 PGU

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

70,546 mi
Last recorded70,546 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 PGU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2023 70,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Aug 2023 70,546 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear mountings (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides cracking on inner and outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear brake effort low

Pass 9 May 2022 70,525 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 68,253 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,202 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 66,387 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Mar 2019 66,387 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 65,216 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 15 Mar 2017 63,308 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

engine management lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Mar 2016 61,197 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2016 61,197 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 57,926 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 54,371 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2014 54,371 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 50,245 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 41,155 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,155 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 36,020 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,379 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 23,206 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 23,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 11 Sep 2006 18,499 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

n/s/r foot brake performance low

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 PGU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 PGU, 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 PGU registered?

FL53 PGU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is FL53 PGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL53 PGU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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