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DA53 VBY

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

68,554 mi
Last recorded68,554 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA53 VBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2021 68,554 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2020 64,087 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2020 64,087 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested Exhaust holed. (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2019 61,370 miles

Central Rear pin hole in centre rear exhaust pipe ,, slight blow

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside front discs corroded slightly on inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 13 Mar 2018 60,860 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 59,988 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both front (3.6.B.4e)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear bump stops perished

center exhaust joiner corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2016 59,499 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2013 58,958 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 57,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 54,750 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 51,725 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 45,837 miles

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

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

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

cut on side wall not down to cord

Fail 11 Nov 2009 45,837 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

cut on side wall not down to cord

Pass 13 Nov 2008 37,686 miles

cut on nearside front tyre sidewall

front brake discs inner face slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2007 26,647 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 17,944 miles

o/s & n/s front brake discs rusting

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 VBY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 VBY, 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 VBY registered?

DA53 VBY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is DA53 VBY safe to buy?

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