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PN53 RZC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

119,584 mi
Last recorded119,584 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,584 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 113,980 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 113,976 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2016 102,326 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 102,326 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 91,564 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 91,564 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 86,771 miles

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

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 29 Sep 2014 86,771 miles

offside front tyre cracking

offside rear tyre cracking

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

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 81,575 miles

Rear exhaust silencer tail pipe corroded

There is a nail in the O/S/Front tyre.

Pass 19 Sep 2012 76,507 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 71,718 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 71,718 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 67,554 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 67,554 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,735 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 57,054 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 49,657 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 39,531 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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PN53 RZC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RZC, 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

How do I check the history of PN53 RZC?

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What year was PN53 RZC registered?

PN53 RZC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is PN53 RZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PN53 RZC shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does PN53 RZC have outstanding finance?

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