MOT Status
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82,696 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
to low for rollers
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
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))
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))
Exhaust noisy sports system fitted (8.1.1 (a))
vehicle showing signs of standing long time and heavy under body corrosion to all areas
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
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Slight blow from manifold section of exhaust.
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Slight blow from manifold section of exhaust.
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)
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)
Rear silencer badly corroded.
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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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.
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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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