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ND53 OVZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

102,250 mi
Last recorded102,250 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 OVZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2020 102,250 miles

both front tyres perished

nearside mirror cover missing

offside rear brake pipe swollen under protective coating

Fail 10 Feb 2020 102,248 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush excessively worn axle mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres perished

nearside mirror cover missing

offside rear brake pipe swollen under protective coating

Pass 5 Feb 2019 100,429 miles

nearside mirror cover missing

Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,094 miles

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Feb 2018 99,094 miles

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

nearside front mirror cover missing

offside front brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2017 97,570 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 95,822 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2015 92,835 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 92,834 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 89,466 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2013 82,744 miles

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

both front brakes have a slight bind

Fail 11 Feb 2013 82,722 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

both front brakes have a slight bind

emissions not tested

engine management light is on

Fail 13 Feb 2012 77,246 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 77,246 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 70,095 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,708 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2009 59,708 miles

Centre Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 49,933 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 41,139 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 30,943 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 OVZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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

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