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DX53 EKB

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2024
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

94,207 mi
Last recorded94,207 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EKB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2023 94,207 miles

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2023 94,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which changes the emitted colour (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2022 85,059 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MULTIPLE PIPES IN THE AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 84,988 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material MULTIPLE PIPES IN THE AREA (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2021 81,174 miles

Bonnet release handle missing!

Pass 22 Sep 2020 79,575 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective split at end (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside front tyre on 3mm

Rear shock absorber covers loose

brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

Pass 21 Dec 2019 79,499 miles

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

Nearside rear and offside front brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

Rear shock absorber covers loose

Fail 19 Dec 2019 79,499 miles

Offside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside front position light dim

Nearside rear and offside front brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

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

Rear shock absorber covers loose

Pass 27 Dec 2018 79,461 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

nearside front tyre on 3mm

nearside rear and offside front brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

Pass 21 Dec 2017 79,435 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre on 3mm

rear brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

rear shock absorber covers loose

wipers starting to leave lines

Fail 20 Dec 2017 79,434 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

front exhaust flexi damaged but not blowing

front exhaust rubbers perished

nearside front side light dim

nearside front tyre on 3mm

rear brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

rear shock absorber covers loose

wipers starting to leave lines

Pass 13 Dec 2016 68,721 miles

offside headlight misting up

offside rear tyre starting to crack

front exhaust webbing torn

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

front exhaust rubbers perished

Fail 13 Dec 2016 68,721 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake pipes bubbling under plastic coating

front exhaust rubbers perished

front exhaust webbing torn

offside headlight misting up

offside rear tyre starting to crack

Pass 21 Dec 2015 62,348 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers cracked

Fail 19 Dec 2015 62,348 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

exhaust rubbers cracked

Pass 16 Dec 2014 55,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

brake pipes greased

front exhaust rubbers cracked

rear shocker covers loose

wipers starting to smear

Fail 16 Dec 2014 55,668 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

brake pipes greased

front exhaust rubbers cracked

rear shocker covers loose

wipers starting to smear

Pass 30 Dec 2013 51,318 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 48,171 miles

Engine fault light "ON"

O/S/F wish bone rear bush sperating.

Slight blow on the exhaust joint after the C-A-T.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 48,171 miles

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

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Engine fault light "ON"

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

O/S/F wish bone rear bush sperating.

Slight blow on the exhaust joint after the C-A-T.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 41,079 miles

Both front wipers are poor!

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2012 41,078 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Both front wipers are poor!

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,756 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,012 miles

engine MIL illuminated (temp sensor)

Pass 8 Dec 2009 26,997 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2009 26,997 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2008 22,711 miles

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)

Fail 10 Dec 2008 22,711 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 18,286 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 13,889 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 EKB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 DX53 EKB, 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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DX53 EKB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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