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DA53 VAO

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,390 mi
Last recorded128,390 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VAO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 128,390 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

Fail 9 Feb 2017 128,372 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Feb 2016 115,337 miles

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2016 115,330 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2015 100,727 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 84,158 miles

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper worn

Fail 26 Feb 2014 84,151 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear wiper worn

Pass 4 Mar 2013 68,526 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2012 59,821 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 50,065 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 50,065 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,156 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 38,998 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 38,998 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

fuel filter corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,618 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 23,884 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 23,884 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 17,608 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 VAO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 DA53 VAO, 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 VAO registered?

DA53 VAO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is DA53 VAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA53 VAO shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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