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KE53 EAJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 EAJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2014 94,733 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2013 86,112 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2012 78,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 72,271 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 61,468 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Mar 2010 61,468 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 60,913 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine managment light is on

offisde rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 16 Sep 2009 60,913 miles

engine managment light is on

offisde rear shock absorber dust cover loose

rear registration plate is starting to delaminate

Pass 24 Sep 2008 58,598 miles

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

engine managment light on

offside rear shock asorber dust cover insecure

Pass 25 Sep 2007 55,257 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 46,738 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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KE53 EAJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 KE53 EAJ, 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 KE53 EAJ registered?

KE53 EAJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is KE53 EAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KE53 EAJ shows 11 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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