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FY53 NUP

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,433 mi
Last recorded73,433 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NUP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2017 73,433 miles

Central cat/silencer rattling

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and centre joints (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 66,486 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2015 59,487 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 50,280 miles

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

both front antiroll bar bushers starting to perish

both rear shockers rubber covers split

Fail 23 Sep 2013 46,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 46,325 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 45,530 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver window does not work

gear knob loose

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 24 Sep 2012 45,524 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver window does not work

gear knob loose

rear bump stops deteriorated

Fail 21 Sep 2011 44,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Sep 2011 44,489 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 44,116 miles

Rear suspension bump stops split

Fail 15 Sep 2010 44,116 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear suspension bump stops split

Pass 3 Sep 2009 38,861 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 37,908 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 31,468 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,360 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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FY53 NUP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY53 NUP, 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 FY53 NUP registered?

FY53 NUP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FY53 NUP safe to buy?

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