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AD53 BXO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

54,498 mi
Last recorded54,498 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 BXO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2024 54,498 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened vehicle lowered (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2022 46,014 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction sunstrip low (3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

all wheels close to arches

Pass 10 Nov 2021 34,869 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2020 23,039 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 23,038 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2019 22,696 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2018 18,562 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 16,689 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 15,232 miles

all tyres are perishing, n/s/f quite badly

Fail 4 Nov 2016 15,232 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

all tyres are perishing, n/s/f quite badly

Pass 11 Nov 2015 13,782 miles

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

all tyres badly cracked,perished and 12 years old

service overdue

Fail 11 Nov 2015 13,782 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear exhaust poor condition

all tyres badly cracked,perished and 12 years old

service overdue

Pass 22 Oct 2014 12,214 miles

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

N/S/F wiper blade splitting

Oil leak

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 10,890 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

n/s wiper blade split

slight oil leak from underside

Pass 26 Sep 2012 9,614 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 8,540 miles

Front brake discs corroded and below average condition

Pass 22 Oct 2010 6,870 miles

Battery insecure

front discs pitted

wipers poor

Pass 4 Nov 2009 5,328 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 3,850 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

unable to check inner brake pads

Fail 28 Nov 2007 2,655 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 2,655 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 1,914 miles

corrosion on braking areas of front brake discs

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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AD53 BXO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 AD53 BXO, 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 AD53 BXO registered?

AD53 BXO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 December 2003.

Is AD53 BXO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 BXO shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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