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ND53 VAO

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

105,682 mi
Last recorded105,682 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 VAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 105,682 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 105,682 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 101,869 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2019 101,867 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 97,799 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Aug 2018 97,796 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,786 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 90,740 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,498 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 86,498 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 81,582 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint slight play

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

small chip in windscreen

Fail 5 Aug 2014 81,582 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside & offside front suspension arm ball joint slight play

nearside front anti roll bar drop link bush deteriorated

rear coil springs corroded

small chip in windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2013 75,887 miles

brake pipes powdered-up under plastic coverings

nearside and offside front wishbone bushes split from inner sleeves

small chip in zone A of windscreen

Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,109 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 23 Aug 2011 64,043 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 57,800 miles

BRAKE PIPES POWDERING-UP UNDER PLASTIC COVERINGS.

EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED.

N/S WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2010 57,800 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

BRAKE PIPES POWDERING-UP UNDER PLASTIC COVERINGS.

EXHAUST HANGERS CORRODED.

N/S WISHBONE REAR BUSH STARTING TO SPLIT.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 51,175 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 47,214 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 39,666 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2006 27,644 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 VAO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 VAO, 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

How do I check the history of ND53 VAO?

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What year was ND53 VAO registered?

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

Is ND53 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 VAO shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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