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DK53 UMW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

80,977 mi
Last recorded80,977 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 UMW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jun 2025 80,977 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative load valve defected (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipe covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus nail in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing plus screw in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Feb 2024 77,480 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 17 Feb 2023 74,494 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 74,489 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2022 71,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 63,948 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 59,385 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2020 59,385 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 55,933 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 53,940 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 52,019 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 47,547 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 42,739 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 39,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 35,084 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 32,582 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake discs slightly worn.

front brake pads worn 60-70%.

front number plate cracked.

Fail 20 Aug 2010 22,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 20 Aug 2010 22,757 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 12,671 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 7,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 5,027 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 3,910 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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DK53 UMW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DK53 UMW, 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 DK53 UMW registered?

DK53 UMW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 September 2003.

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