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AU53 LDY

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

50,198 mi
Last recorded50,198 miles
Recorded on23 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 LDY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 23 May 2024 50,198 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2024 50,173 miles

Emissions unable to be completed misfire - excessive lambda readings (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 23 May 2023 46,564 miles
Pass 25 May 2022 45,613 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 23 May 2022 45,613 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2021 44,529 miles

Engine misfire detected

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 May 2021 44,521 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Engine misfire detected

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH SIDES , worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2020 43,238 miles

Slight oil leak

Pass 21 Jan 2019 41,952 miles

both headlight misted up

Pass 17 Jan 2018 40,917 miles

Offside Front headlight misted

Fail 17 Jan 2018 40,917 miles

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

Offside Front headlight misted

Pass 19 Jan 2017 38,858 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 38,858 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

EPC light on

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,831 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 34,397 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 31,988 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2013 29,542 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2012 27,329 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 24,544 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 21,661 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 18,256 miles

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge

O/S Head light condensated

Fail 11 Dec 2008 18,256 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

N/S/F Tyre worn low on outer edge

O/S Head light condensated

Pass 10 Dec 2007 14,803 miles

front brake discs inner faces worn

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 15 Dec 2006 11,363 miles

Front discs corroded on inner edges

Fail 15 Dec 2006 11,363 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe excessively chafed (3.6.C.1b)

Front discs corroded on inner edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 LDY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LDY, 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 LDY registered?

AU53 LDY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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