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FY53 NVE

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

46,914 mi
Last recorded46,914 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 NVE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 46,914 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2014 44,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2014 44,102 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 16 Apr 2013 32,093 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 26,074 miles

Centre Upper Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 26,074 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 19,727 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 14,980 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 13,893 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 11,542 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 9,951 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 7,751 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 NVE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 NVE, 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

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What year was FY53 NVE registered?

FY53 NVE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FY53 NVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 NVE shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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