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DA53 GEU

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 GEU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2018 94,062 miles

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

Fail 4 Jan 2018 94,062 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 73,111 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 61,788 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 61,788 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 51,551 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Dec 2014 51,551 miles

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)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2013 41,981 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 41,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 28 May 2013 37,800 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 35,975 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 35,975 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 31,069 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2011 31,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 25,947 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 21,404 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Nov 2008 16,701 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2008 16,701 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 11,935 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 7,503 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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DA53 GEU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DA53 GEU, 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 DA53 GEU registered?

DA53 GEU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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