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HF53 NFP

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

113,756 mi
Last recorded113,756 miles
Recorded on5 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 NFP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 May 2021 113,756 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Driver's door hinge insecure Lower hinge broken (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Power steering malfunctioning Belt split (2.1.5 (a))

Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect Both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fluid leak, but not excessive Radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror missing ()

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Road wheel slightly distorted Near side front and offside rear (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 107,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 100,934 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper attatchment (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

rear seat and belts not tested , loaded

Pass 25 Sep 2017 95,115 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 93,304 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight Oil Leak.

Pass 30 Jul 2015 85,806 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Aug 2014 81,603 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED .

Pass 17 Jul 2013 71,612 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 63,792 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 58,726 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 58,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 48,726 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMMITS PLAY IN STEERING COLUMB

Fail 16 Oct 2010 48,726 miles

N/S/F TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LIMMITS PLAY IN STEERING COLUMB

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

Fail 16 Oct 2009 43,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 43,728 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 38,544 miles

WASH DELIVERY POOR.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.

Fail 9 Oct 2008 38,544 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

WASH DELIVERY POOR.STEERING COLUMN PLAY.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 34,138 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 27,039 miles

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

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 NFP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 NFP, 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 NFP registered?

HF53 NFP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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