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PN53 RZD

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

48,837 mi
Last recorded48,837 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 RZD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 48,837 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 48,837 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2016 45,547 miles

Nearside Rear exhaust shield loose

Nearside Rear wheel bearing slightly rough

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2015 40,110 miles

brake pipes are painted in some areas

Pass 7 Jun 2014 33,490 miles

full length brake pipes are showing signs of rusting in clips

Fail 6 Jun 2014 33,469 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

full length brake pipes are showing signs of rusting in clips

Pass 11 Jun 2013
Fail 11 Jun 2013 25,557 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 28 May 2012 23,698 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake discs badly corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2011 23,442 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 18 Apr 2011 23,442 miles

both front brake discs pitted

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall perished

Pass 17 Feb 2010 21,202 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2010 21,202 miles

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 18,192 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2008 18,192 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2007 14,402 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 14,398 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 10,517 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 RZD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 RZD, 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 PN53 RZD registered?

PN53 RZD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

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