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DU53 VGA

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

89,873 mi
Last recorded89,873 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU53 VGA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 89,873 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 89,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 86,157 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre deteriorated

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

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 12 Aug 2015 79,372 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 79,369 miles

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

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

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2014 77,160 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 70,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2013 70,949 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 66,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,309 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 61,438 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 55,705 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 55,705 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 53,039 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2009 53,039 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 49,594 miles

f/brake pads 4mm

Pass 20 Aug 2007 44,259 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 31,585 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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DU53 VGA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc 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 DU53 VGA, 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 DU53 VGA registered?

DU53 VGA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 September 2003.

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