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PN53 RZB

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

87,738 mi
Last recorded87,738 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RZB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 87,738 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive under body/sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Mar 2015 79,590 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 79,590 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 70,174 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2014 70,174 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 65,156 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 60,187 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 55,959 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 55,958 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 51,120 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 46,780 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 38,091 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 38,090 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2006 28,191 miles

both rear tyres close to legal limit

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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PN53 RZB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black 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 PN53 RZB, 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 PN53 RZB registered?

PN53 RZB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is PN53 RZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 RZB shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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