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PN53 UKE

2003 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,174 mi
Last recorded106,174 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN53 UKE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2016 106,174 miles

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

Fail 11 Nov 2016 106,174 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 95,359 miles

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

Fail 13 Nov 2015 95,359 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 15 Oct 2014 84,275 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 15 Oct 2014 84,275 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

offside front door hinge worn

Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,251 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,541 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 71,541 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear shock absorber dust covers insecure

Fail 30 Jul 2011 50,029 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2011 50,029 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2010 44,076 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,730 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 33,095 miles

Screeching / grinding noted from rear brakes Advise drum removal to further check brakes

Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,244 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 18,851 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 UKE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in White with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UKE, 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 UKE registered?

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

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