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EJ53 YXK

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

57,917 mi
Last recorded57,917 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2010
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 YXK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2010 57,917 miles

front discs pitted

rear tyres 3mm and out of shape

Pass 10 Jun 2009 55,450 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 51,725 miles

engine managment light on

off side inner wheel arch missing

Fail 23 Oct 2008 51,640 miles

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

engine managment light on

inner wheel arch damaged

Pass 22 Oct 2007 40,034 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 28,403 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2006 28,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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EJ53 YXK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 EJ53 YXK, 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 EJ53 YXK?

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What year was EJ53 YXK registered?

EJ53 YXK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is EJ53 YXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for EJ53 YXK shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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