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LC53 ZNX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

100,525 mi
Last recorded100,525 miles
Recorded on12 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC53 ZNX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 May 2022 100,525 miles

Auxiliary belt perished

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever has little to no reserve travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Fail 4 May 2022 100,516 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Auxiliary belt perished

Exhaust system corroded

Handbrake lever has little to no reserve travel

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Bumper damaged

Pass 14 May 2021 99,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Rear Service brake only just met requirements for imbalance and efficiency

Fail 1 Apr 2021 99,444 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Mar 2020 97,265 miles

All suspension bushes worn and perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyres worn on edges

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Tyre perish

Rear brakes weak

Fail 26 Mar 2020 97,265 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension bushes worn and perishing

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust system corroded

Front Tyres worn on edges

Handbrake high

Nearside Rear Tyre perish

Rear brakes weak

Pass 12 Mar 2019 92,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Rear Light perishing to tyres

Fail 12 Mar 2019 92,231 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Light perishing to tyres

Pass 10 Mar 2018 86,927 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 86,927 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 84,759 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 82,373 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 79,881 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 79,881 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 74,938 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 67,506 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 67,506 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 57,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split away

Pass 5 Dec 2012 57,514 miles

nearside rear shock absorber dust cover split away

Pass 10 Nov 2011 43,366 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2010 40,010 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 34,579 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 30,117 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 24,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 18,257 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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LC53 ZNX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LC53 ZNX, 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 LC53 ZNX registered?

LC53 ZNX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is LC53 ZNX safe to buy?

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