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HF53 KCC

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

124,885 mi
Last recorded124,885 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KCC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 124,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2016 124,885 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 118,998 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement At ends of bar / both (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs worn / change at pad change

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,287 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake discs at next pad change

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 106,450 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 101,678 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 94,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 88,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 80,231 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 72,791 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 59,306 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2006 41,431 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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HF53 KCC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 KCC, 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 HF53 KCC registered?

HF53 KCC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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