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AU53 BTO

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2025
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

85,342 mi
Last recorded85,342 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 BTO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 23 Jul 2025 85,342 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested due to condition of wheel bearing and metal brake pipes (1.2.1 (g))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded 2nd front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear metal pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush torn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from compensator to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Power steering pipe/hose leaking new pipe at rear of engine leaking under load (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached rear bush detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Power steering pipe/hose slightly damaged rubber hose at rear of engine fouling on engine tie bar and cut same pipe near gearbox fouling on inner wing (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 77,635 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2024 77,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Adjuster broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Screen cracked (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2022 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2022 73,325 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 71,274 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2021 71,274 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 70,605 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated but brake servo working as intended

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 65,410 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,360 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2015 60,360 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 55,943 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 51,991 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2013 51,991 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 48,501 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 45,372 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 33,741 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2010 31,076 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 31,075 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 24,531 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 24,531 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2008 17,686 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2008 17,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 10,759 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 10,041 miles

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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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AU53 BTO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AU53 BTO, 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 AU53 BTO registered?

AU53 BTO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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