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DX53 EKR

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,998 mi
Last recorded89,998 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX53 EKR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 89,998 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2019 89,998 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 87,858 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 84,630 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play steering (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust system corroding

Pass 8 Jan 2016 82,277 miles

play in o/s track rod end .....

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,810 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2014 68,297 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 68,120 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 58,570 miles

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 54,256 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 54,256 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 49,958 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 45,506 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 39,576 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 39,576 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Aug 2007 30,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Aug 2007 30,911 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Aug 2006 21,914 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 EKR 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 72.2%.

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 EKR, 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

How do I check the history of DX53 EKR?

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What year was DX53 EKR registered?

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

Is DX53 EKR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX53 EKR shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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