MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
71,005 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions 3mm (5.2.3 (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
front steering and suspension components corroding
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
engine management light on
front steering and suspension components corroding
exhaust deteriorating
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
MIL light on
exhaust deteriorating
MIL light on
exhaust deteriorating
MIL light on
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
MIL light on
front arm bushs soft
front tyres on limit
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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AY53 DBU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AY53 DBU, 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 AY53 DBU registered?
AY53 DBU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 October 2003.
Is AY53 DBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for AY53 DBU shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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