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GY53 RAU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

25,823 mi
Last recorded25,823 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 RAU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2012 25,823 miles

Front Brake Disc's have slight rust build up on the inner braking face's

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 19 Aug 2011 23,221 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 20,928 miles

Advise battery slightly loose in clamp

Advise front and rear numberplates started to seperate

Advise front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces.

Advise o/s front tyre sidewall scuffed.

Advise small nick in sidewall n/s front tyre.

Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,913 miles

Advise battery loose in clamp.

Advise n/s front brake disc inner surface corroded.

Fail 21 Aug 2009 17,913 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Advise battery loose in clamp.

Advise n/s front brake disc inner surface corroded.

Advise rear exhaust corroded and starting to leak.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 14,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Aug 2008 14,402 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,214 miles

Advise front brake disc surfaces partly corroded./ worn.

Fail 24 Aug 2007 11,214 miles

Advise front brake disc surfaces partly corroded./ worn.

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 7,732 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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GY53 RAU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GY53 RAU, 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 GY53 RAU registered?

GY53 RAU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is GY53 RAU safe to buy?

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