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NA53 JMU

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,629 mi
Last recorded102,629 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 JMU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 102,629 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 101,358 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 101,358 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Middle section. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2020 94,781 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Aug 2020 94,780 miles

Fuel hose insecure Fuel filter. (6.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Oct 2019 91,990 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 91,988 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2018 89,545 miles

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

oil leak.

Fail 15 Nov 2018 89,543 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

oil leak.

Pass 25 Oct 2017 84,786 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2017 84,786 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front shock absorbers corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2016 84,230 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2016 84,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2015 82,990 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2015 82,990 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 81,734 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 81,734 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 79,935 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 79,935 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 78,150 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 747,728 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2012 74,728 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 68,577 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 61,885 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 55,037 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 52,765 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2007 35,802 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Sep 2006 18,338 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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NA53 JMU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NA53 JMU, 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 NA53 JMU registered?

NA53 JMU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is NA53 JMU safe to buy?

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