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NG53 CZL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

50,292 mi
Last recorded50,292 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 CZL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2018 50,292 miles

Nearside Front Lower balljoint slight play (just acceptable

Offside Front door check strap damaged

both front anti roll bar drop links very poor condition (just acceptable

both front door pins/hinges worn (just acceptable

front suspension knocks

fuel tank straps poor condition

heavy corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

Fail 20 Jan 2018 50,292 miles

fuel tank straps poor condition

both front door pins/hinges worn (just acceptable

front suspension knocks

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

Nearside Front Lower balljoint slight play (just acceptable

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

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

Offside Front door check strap damaged

both front anti roll bar drop links very poor condition (just acceptable

heavy corrosion to suspension components

surface rust to brake pipes

Pass 1 Apr 2016 41,562 miles

Nearside Rear two nails in tyre

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

bonnet lever broken

drivers seat adjust stiff

Fail 31 Mar 2016 41,562 miles

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

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Rear two nails in tyre

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

bonnet lever broken

drivers seat adjust stiff

Pass 27 Mar 2015 35,034 miles

both rear tyres cracks in sidewalls,slight runout

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

front brake discs poor condition

front door check straps worn and noisey

front door hindge pins worn

n/s/f tyre 2,5mm

o/s/f tyre 3.5mm

o/s/f wishbone bush poor condition

Pass 8 Mar 2014 29,044 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 23,419 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 16,821 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2011 13,884 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Feb 2011 13,884 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 13,823 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 13,701 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 13,193 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 12,251 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 CZL 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 78.6%.

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 NG53 CZL, 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 CZL registered?

NG53 CZL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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