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DX53 EFK

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

84,494 mi
Last recorded84,494 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EFK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 84,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 76,691 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 73,952 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated worn out (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 72,648 miles

Corrosion blisters on sills

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 72,648 miles

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

Corrosion blisters on sills

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 71,240 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 71,240 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2020 70,266 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Feb 2020 70,266 miles

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Feb 2019 67,530 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2019 67,529 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn split and debonded bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 63,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 58,583 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 52,869 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 48,730 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 44,544 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 41,666 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 39,373 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 37,356 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 34,795 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 32,301 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 29,966 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 27,524 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,370 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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DX53 EFK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DX53 EFK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DX53 EFK registered?

DX53 EFK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is DX53 EFK safe to buy?

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