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KE53 OKT

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

109,667 mi
Last recorded109,667 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OKT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2013 109,667 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 7 Dec 2012 99,142 miles

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

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

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

nearside wiper blade slightly split

nearside/offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,142 miles

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

nearside wiper blade slightly split

nearside/offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 9 Dec 2011 86,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2010 74,028 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2009 59,223 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 59,223 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 47,927 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 38,448 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2006 25,647 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 OKT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 OKT, 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 KE53 OKT registered?

KE53 OKT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is KE53 OKT safe to buy?

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