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ML53 ZTH

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

111,434 mi
Last recorded111,434 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 ZTH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2016 111,434 miles

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

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

Rear Both rear bump stops deteriorated

Slight Gearbox oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2015 108,247 miles

exhaust slight deterioration..slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link..

Pass 25 Feb 2014 99,154 miles

frt tyres wear on edges...o/s/f suspension bush starting to split..

Fail 25 Feb 2014 99,154 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

frt tyres wear on edges...o/s/f suspension bush starting to split..

Pass 21 Feb 2013 94,694 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 94,694 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 92,143 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 89,230 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

colour coded fuel flap cover missing

nearside front drop link has slight play

Pass 12 Dec 2009 85,942 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 74,550 miles

Both nearside & offside front tyres scrubbed off

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2007 63,648 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 51,319 miles

Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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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ML53 ZTH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML53 ZTH, 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 ML53 ZTH registered?

ML53 ZTH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is ML53 ZTH safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML53 ZTH shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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