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NG53 CYL

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

132,655 mi
Last recorded132,655 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CYL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2011 132,655 miles

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r shocker bellows adrift

o/s/r shocker bellows adrift

Fail 1 Dec 2011 132,655 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/r shocker bellows adrift

o/s/r shocker bellows adrift

Pass 7 Dec 2010 115,763 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Fail 7 Dec 2010 115,763 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

both rear shock absorber shrouds insecure.

Pass 30 Nov 2009 88,864 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 57,453 miles

E.M.L. illuminated on dashboard.

Fail 3 Dec 2008 57,453 miles

E.M.L. illuminated on dashboard.

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 28,043 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 28,043 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2006 12,255 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 12,248 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside 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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NG53 CYL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 NG53 CYL, 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 NG53 CYL registered?

NG53 CYL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 December 2003.

Is NG53 CYL safe to buy?

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