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FP53 WTD

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

84,015 mi
Last recorded84,015 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 WTD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 84,015 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 76,246 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 69,172 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 69,166 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)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 58,137 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 3 Dec 2010 48,386 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 39,409 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 31,363 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 21,222 miles

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

engine management light on

noise from offside rear brake

Pass 10 Nov 2006 11,561 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 11,495 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

hand brake travel is high

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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FP53 WTD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 FP53 WTD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FP53 WTD?

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What year was FP53 WTD registered?

FP53 WTD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is FP53 WTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 WTD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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