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YD53 KUF

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

52,436 mi
Last recorded52,436 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 KUF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,436 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Fail 26 Feb 2016 52,436 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2015 51,409 miles

rear beam axle corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2014 50,222 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2013 49,122 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 47,755 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2011 46,578 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 45,268 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,238 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 42,774 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,349 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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YD53 KUF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YD53 KUF, 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

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What year was YD53 KUF registered?

YD53 KUF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 September 2003.

Is YD53 KUF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD53 KUF shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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