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BG53 WTC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jan 2027
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,696 mi
Last recorded82,696 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG53 WTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2025 82,696 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2025 69,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Jan 2025 69,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2023 67,286 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

to low for rollers

Fail 25 Feb 2023 67,286 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

to low for rollers

Pass 23 Feb 2022 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 64,538 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2020 63,668 miles

Exhaust noisy sports system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

vehicle showing signs of standing long time and heavy under body corrosion to all areas

Fail 10 Jul 2020 63,668 miles

Exhaust noisy sports system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working refilled washer fluids (3.5 (a))

vehicle showing signs of standing long time and heavy under body corrosion to all areas

Pass 25 Feb 2017 62,039 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 56,417 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 56,417 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fail 5 Feb 2016 56,382 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2015 54,561 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Feb 2014 51,430 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2013 40,133 miles

Slight blow from manifold section of exhaust.

Fail 17 Jan 2013 40,133 miles

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

Slight blow from manifold section of exhaust.

Fail 1 Feb 2012 30,846 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS & TREAD CRACKING

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2012 30,846 miles

ADVISE ALL FOUR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF AGE SIDEWALLS & TREAD CRACKING

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 24,285 miles

Rear silencer badly corroded.

Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,092 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 14,790 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,914 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 8,636 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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BG53 WTC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WTC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BG53 WTC registered?

BG53 WTC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is BG53 WTC safe to buy?

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