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NC53 RCZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

67,487 mi
Last recorded67,487 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 RCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,487 miles

Advise n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Advise o/s/r shocker misted

Oil leak

Fail 14 Jul 2015 67,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a) DANGEROUS

Advise n/s/f suspension wishbone rear bush deteriorated

Advise o/s/r shocker misted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jul 2014 60,380 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 60,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2013 53,851 miles

Advise o/s wing mirror damaged

Advise o/s/r tyre outer tread cracked

Fail 23 Jul 2013 53,851 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Advise o/s wing mirror damaged

Advise o/s/r tyre outer tread cracked

Pass 5 Jul 2012 47,603 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 47,603 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2011 41,607 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 41,607 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 34,950 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 34,950 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 28,645 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 26,942 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 26,942 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 21,386 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2007 15,675 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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NC53 RCZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NC53 RCZ, 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 NC53 RCZ registered?

NC53 RCZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is NC53 RCZ safe to buy?

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