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AY53 DBU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

71,005 mi
Last recorded71,005 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY53 DBU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 71,005 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 60,299 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2020 60,251 miles

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))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 45,719 miles

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))

Pass 10 Oct 2018 35,363 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2018 35,363 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 33,353 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2017 33,353 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 30,835 miles

exhaust deteriorating

Fail 3 Dec 2016 30,834 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 28,822 miles

MIL light on

exhaust deteriorating

Pass 25 Sep 2014 28,043 miles

MIL light on

Pass 18 Sep 2013 26,577 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2012 25,404 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2012 25,404 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 23,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2010 22,327 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 22,327 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 21,189 miles

MIL light on

front arm bushs soft

front tyres on limit

Pass 15 Sep 2008 19,384 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 16,379 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 12,488 miles

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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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?

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