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BG53 WSX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

90,095 mi
Last recorded90,095 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 90,095 miles

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Feb 2016 90,049 miles

Electrical wiring insecure battery insicure (1.9.2a)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both front flexy pipes fouling shocks (3.6.B.4a)

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp missing from centre exhaust (7.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Front wearing on inner edge

Nearside Rear wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Nov 2014 87,317 miles

1 ltr engine oil added before test

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres under inflated

different wheels and tyres fitted from time of test

engine management light illuminated

evidence of fouling on both front inner arches

exhaust fouling underside of vehicle

front wheel camber appears incorrect

nearside door damaged

rear road spring retainers missing

vehicle lowered

Fail 23 Oct 2014 87,290 miles

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

1 ltr engine oil added before test

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

boot lid does not open from the outside

both rear tyres worn on inner sidewalls

engine management light illuminated

evidence of fouling on both front inner arches

exhaust fouling underside of vehicle

front wheel camber appears incorrect

nearside door damaged

rear road spring retainers missing

temperature guage not working

vehicle lowered

rear suspension has no movement

Fail 2 Oct 2014 87,259 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

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

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

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Steering system has a road wheel fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a) DANGEROUS

Rear Axle has inadequate clearance with the chassis (2.4.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust fouling underside

vehicle lowered

Pass 12 Apr 2014 79,211 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 73,176 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 65,906 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 57,339 miles

both front tyres near limits

offside front tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Apr 2011 57,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres near limits

offside front tyre worn on edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 49,502 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 40,404 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,912 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 33,705 miles

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 18 Oct 2006 26,456 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 26,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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BG53 WSX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BG53 WSX, 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 BG53 WSX registered?

BG53 WSX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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