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MX53 FZU

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

107,395 mi
Last recorded107,395 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 FZU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2018 107,395 miles

All metal brake pipes have corrossion

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,982 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2016 88,942 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2015 80,379 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 80,379 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 72,635 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 67,129 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 66,832 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

R/O/S and R/N/S shock absorber dust covers adrift.

Some play in steering column.

Pass 1 Oct 2012 60,960 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 56,384 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2010 45,400 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 33,379 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,295 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 8,636 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 5,707 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 FZU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MX53 FZU, 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 FZU registered?

MX53 FZU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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The MOT history for MX53 FZU shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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