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RF53 WFG

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

118,324 mi
Last recorded118,324 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 WFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 118,324 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jul 2017 118,319 miles

Front Oil leak sump plug ()

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2017 118,319 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak sump plug ()

Pass 21 Nov 2014 104,124 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 96,140 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 12 Dec 2013 96,140 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)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Nov 2012 87,059 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 25 Nov 2011 78,255 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 68,600 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 55,308 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 43,767 miles

rear tyres misshaped

Pass 4 Dec 2007 35,775 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 27,327 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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RF53 WFG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RF53 WFG, 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 RF53 WFG registered?

RF53 WFG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 December 2003.

Is RF53 WFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 WFG shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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