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HF53 KCE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

133,758 mi
Last recorded133,758 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 KCE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2022 133,758 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 129,828 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2020 127,899 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2019 124,684 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

temp gauge fault/not working

Pass 4 Dec 2018 123,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2017 121,838 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 118,841 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Below 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 114,890 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 114,782 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported bracket broken (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 104,067 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 102,863 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2013 90,985 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

rear silencer badly corroded and deteriorating

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,985 miles

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

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

front discs worn and corroded on inner surfaces

rear silencer badly corroded and deteriorating

various small stone chips to windscreen

Pass 17 Mar 2012 73,430 miles

n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes perished

o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes perished

Fail 17 Mar 2012 73,430 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

n/s/f anti-roll bar bushes perished

o/s/f anti-roll bar bushes perished

Pass 26 Mar 2011 57,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 44,506 miles

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

Fail 27 Mar 2010 44,506 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,983 miles

front wiper blades split but still clearing the windscreen

Pass 18 Mar 2008 29,151 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 23,312 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 19,963 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 KCE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 KCE, 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 KCE registered?

HF53 KCE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is HF53 KCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF53 KCE shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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