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NG53 CZE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

79,647 mi
Last recorded79,647 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CZE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2013 79,647 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 17 Nov 2011 71,306 miles

battery loose

engine management light

Fail 8 Nov 2011 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

battery loose

engine management light

Pass 10 Nov 2010 63,298 miles

n/s mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre soft

Fail 10 Nov 2010 63,298 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

n/s mirror damaged

o/s rear tyre soft

Pass 21 Oct 2009 55,980 miles

a/ nearside front door mirror glass

Fail 6 Sep 2008 50,974 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Sep 2008 50,974 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 35,359 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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 CZE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZE, 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

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What year was NG53 CZE registered?

NG53 CZE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 December 2003.

Is NG53 CZE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NG53 CZE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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