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MX53 FFM

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

150,916 mi
Last recorded150,916 miles
Recorded on19 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FFM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2016 150,916 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 150,916 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2015 134,686 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2015 134,686 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 119,194 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2013 104,473 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 104,473 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 88,714 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 Mar 2012 88,714 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror is incapable of being adjusted to provide an adequate view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Nearside Front Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,522 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 56,716 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 56,716 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 41,229 miles

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

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Nearside mirror glas has been replaced. The item used does not give a clear view to the rear. Recomend this is replaced

Nearside rear light lense cover broken

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

Fail 3 Mar 2009 41,198 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside mirror cover insecure

Nearside mirror glas has been replaced. The item used does not give a clear view to the rear. Recomend this is replaced

Nearside rear light lense cover broken

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 32,675 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s door mirror glass poor visability

various body panels damaged/scuffed

Pass 28 Sep 2006 24,895 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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MX53 FFM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MX53 FFM, 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 MX53 FFM registered?

MX53 FFM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is MX53 FFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 FFM shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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