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YS53 VLZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

40,630 mi
Last recorded40,630 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2008
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 VLZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,630 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 28,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 14,369 miles

n/s/front tyre has side wall damage

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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YS53 VLZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YS53 VLZ, 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

How do I check the history of YS53 VLZ?

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What year was YS53 VLZ registered?

YS53 VLZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is YS53 VLZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 VLZ shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YS53 VLZ have outstanding finance?

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