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FV53 LRL

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

71,627 mi
Last recorded71,627 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LRL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 71,627 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2016 71,627 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 67,135 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre pershing

Rear Child seat fitted

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corrosion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 67,134 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear tyre pershing

Rear Child seat fitted

Rear coil spring corroded both side (2.4.C.1b)

Underside corrosion

Pass 11 Nov 2014 63,968 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 61,135 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 57,831 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 53,696 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2010 46,922 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 41,089 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 40,998 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 35,775 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2007 29,338 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 22,450 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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FV53 LRL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV53 LRL, 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 FV53 LRL registered?

FV53 LRL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is FV53 LRL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 LRL shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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