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ND53 OVN

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,332 mi
Last recorded49,332 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 OVN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 49,332 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2017 49,312 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Oct 2016 41,698 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 37,399 miles

CHILD SEAT FITTED

EHAUST HEAT SHEILDS LOOSE

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN BALL JOINT

UNDERBODY COATED IN FLAKEY RUST

VARIOUS BRAKE PIPES HAVE SLIGHT CORRSION

Pass 17 Oct 2014 33,156 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 33,156 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 28,884 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 25,957 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 22,738 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 20,337 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 16,621 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2008 12,756 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 9,897 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 7,724 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 7,718 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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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ND53 OVN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 ND53 OVN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ND53 OVN registered?

ND53 OVN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is ND53 OVN safe to buy?

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