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ND53 WFU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

36,107 mi
Last recorded36,107 miles
Recorded on12 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 WFU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2021 36,107 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 34,999 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2018 33,051 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 31,112 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 28,715 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 28,715 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 25,974 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 23,102 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2014 23,102 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 20,234 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 16,991 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 10,251 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 6,332 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 3,010 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 2,986 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2006 2,986 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc 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 WFU, 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 WFU registered?

ND53 WFU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is ND53 WFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND53 WFU 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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