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NA53 VKM

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

44,683 mi
Last recorded44,683 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 VKM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2011 44,683 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Removed sat nav base and mount from drivers view before test

Fail 20 Jul 2011 44,683 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Both front brake discs corroded near edges

Both front brakes have slight bind when rotated by hand

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Removed sat nav base and mount from drivers view before test

Fail 12 Aug 2010 40,289 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 40,289 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 36,106 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 30,938 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 30 Jul 2007 26,104 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 26,104 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2006 21,312 miles

a/ both front brake discs inner braking surface †a/ can not see front brake pad deapths

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 VKM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 VKM, 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 VKM registered?

NA53 VKM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is NA53 VKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 VKM shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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