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ND53 OVR

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

94,343 mi
Last recorded94,343 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 OVR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2018 94,343 miles

brake pipes greased

under body corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2017 83,997 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2017 83,992 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2016 75,694 miles

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

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

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

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

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

some areas of brake pipes covered

Pass 21 Oct 2015 73,309 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 67,079 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 62,136 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 56,065 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2012 56,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 50,444 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,161 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 45,161 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 39,747 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 57,507 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,827 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2006 21,907 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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ND53 OVR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 OVR, 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 ND53 OVR registered?

ND53 OVR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is ND53 OVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 OVR shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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