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HF53 ENP

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

130,612 mi
Last recorded130,612 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ENP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 130,612 miles

both rear shock absorbers covers broken

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Fail 30 Nov 2016 130,607 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

both rear shock absorbers covers broken

engine and gearbox oil leaks

Pass 20 Oct 2015 117,866 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 112,708 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2014 112,708 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2013 106,431 miles

slight blow from center exhaust box.both rear tyres getting low

Fail 17 Aug 2013 106,431 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

slight blow from center exhaust box.both rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2012 97,395 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 88,508 miles

front discs rusty.both front tyres close to wear bands.slight blow from rear exhaust box joint

Pass 28 Aug 2010 77,048 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 70,330 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 62,652 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 62,494 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 51,184 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to perish

Pass 25 Aug 2006 31,569 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

offside front tyre poor condition

offside rear lamp lens damaged

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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HF53 ENP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HF53 ENP, 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 HF53 ENP registered?

HF53 ENP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HF53 ENP safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 ENP shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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