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LX53 KNP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

128,540 mi
Last recorded128,540 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 KNP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 128,540 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2021 128,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 124,678 miles

Nearside Rear bump stops deteriorated

Offside Rear bumpstop deteriorated

Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,130 miles

Coil spring corroded all (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2017 110,694 miles

Offside Rear shocker has no damping effect

Fail 11 Nov 2017 110,674 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear shocker has no damping effect

Pass 5 Dec 2016 101,478 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficency at 50 it would appear the brake system needs attention

Fail 26 Nov 2016 101,255 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

service brake efficency at 50 it would appear the brake system needs attention

Pass 1 Dec 2015 86,093 miles

Exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported.

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

Fail 1 Dec 2015 86,093 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust mounting bracket broken but system still supported.

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 75,673 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 30 Oct 2014 75,673 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 71,330 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 71,236 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,559 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 61,745 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 57,187 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 52,833 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 45,647 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 36,249 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 26,625 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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LX53 KNP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX53 KNP, 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 LX53 KNP registered?

LX53 KNP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 November 2003.

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