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MJ53 TAV

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,985 mi
Last recorded57,985 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 TAV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Jun 2014 57,985 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 51,376 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion on front brake discs

engine light on

Pass 21 Jul 2012 49,022 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 43,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 39,108 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 37,521 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 21,658 miles

front brake discs quite badly corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,131 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2006 12,009 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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MJ53 TAV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MJ53 TAV, 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 MJ53 TAV registered?

MJ53 TAV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 November 2003.

Is MJ53 TAV safe to buy?

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