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CX53 EXH

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

99,992 mi
Last recorded99,992 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 EXH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 99,992 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge FRONT TYRE'S CLOSE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 92,767 miles

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

Fail 13 Sep 2019 92,767 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONT DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 83,687 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2017 79,167 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front brake hose starting to perish, crack

Fail 12 Sep 2017 79,167 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint steering rack (2.3.3b)

offside front brake hose starting to perish, crack

offside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside rear tyre starting to perish

Pass 8 Sep 2016 72,680 miles

Front suspension arms, N/S and O/S, have slight play in rear bushes

exhaust system is corroded (not blowing)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 65,979 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 65,979 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 59,110 miles

exhaust bracket corroded but not insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2013 53,066 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2013 53,066 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 45,980 miles

nail in both rear tyres

Pass 7 Sep 2011 36,197 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2010 26,094 miles

Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 26,094 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 16,632 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 16,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2008 14,209 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 11,552 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 8,887 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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CX53 EXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CX53 EXH, 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 CX53 EXH registered?

CX53 EXH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is CX53 EXH safe to buy?

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