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NG53 CZJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,119 mi
Last recorded70,119 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CZJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 70,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

engine light on

Pass 17 Feb 2016 69,518 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

Fail 15 Feb 2016 69,518 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Nearside Front tyre side wall perished

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

Pass 25 Nov 2014 65,563 miles

Coolant leak

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 62,194 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2013 62,077 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine lamp on

N/S/R exhaust clamp catching on brake pipe

Oil leak

Pass 17 Nov 2012 57,372 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2011 50,685 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 23 Nov 2010 45,299 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 33,441 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2008 33,441 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2008 29,751 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 29,751 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

ENGINE LAMP IS ON SOME TIMES HAS A MISS FIRE

Pass 22 Dec 2006 22,212 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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NG53 CZJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 NG53 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

NG53 CZJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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