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WG53 AFO

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,970 mi
Last recorded50,970 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AFO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2011 50,970 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 5 Nov 2010 45,527 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Nov 2010 45,527 miles

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

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 39,990 miles

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

Uneven tread wear N/S/R tyre.

Pass 30 Oct 2009 39,990 miles

Uneven tread wear N/S/R tyre.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 33,075 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2007 24,624 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 18,579 miles

offside front tyre tread on 3mm(185/55/14H)

rear registration plate in poor condition

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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WG53 AFO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WG53 AFO, 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 WG53 AFO registered?

WG53 AFO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is WG53 AFO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 AFO shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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