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EO53 YMV

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

33,880 mi
Last recorded33,880 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 YMV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 33,880 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2025 33,275 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2024 32,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2024 32,601 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2023 31,980 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2022 31,351 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 30,830 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2020 30,437 miles

Nearside Rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 21 Jan 2019 29,693 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2018 28,754 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 28,754 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 27,670 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 26,293 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 24,622 miles

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

Fail 29 Jan 2015 24,622 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 23,259 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2014 23,259 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents 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)

brake compensator seized

Pass 31 Jan 2013 21,744 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 20,295 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 18,843 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 16,616 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 14,624 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 12,059 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 9,225 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 7,575 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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EO53 YMV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 EO53 YMV, 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 EO53 YMV registered?

EO53 YMV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is EO53 YMV safe to buy?

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