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FJ53 VYZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

52,226 mi
Last recorded52,226 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ53 VYZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 52,226 miles

under body corrosion

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat handle broken

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

slight gear oil leak

Fail 19 Feb 2025 52,223 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear light lens cracked

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front seat handle broken

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn

slight gear oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 22 Feb 2024 51,032 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (c))

various underbody corosion, not considered excessive

Pass 28 Feb 2023 49,537 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has alot of travel

various underbody corosion

Fail 27 Feb 2023 49,537 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

parking brake lever has alot of travel

various underbody corosion

Pass 25 Feb 2022 48,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

all four coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 25 Feb 2021 46,660 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front tie bar ball joint worn but not excessive

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

slight box oil leak

under body corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2020 45,152 miles

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

under body corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2019 43,217 miles

Offside Front Outer sidewall of tyre damaged

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

slight oi leak

slight under body corrosion

Fail 22 Feb 2019 43,215 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

exhaust worn and blowing

slight oi leak

slight under body corrosion

Offside Front Outer sidewall of tyre damaged

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

Pass 23 Feb 2018 41,129 miles

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2018 41,129 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre side wall worn

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

all 4 coil springs corroded and worn but not broken

exhaust corroded and worn

oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2017 39,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear shock absorber dust covers detatched from bump stops

offside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 6 Feb 2016 37,603 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 34,901 miles

BOTH rear shockabsorbers have loose outer covers

Oil leak

Fail 2 Oct 2014 34,897 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

BOTH rear shockabsorbers have loose outer covers

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 32,417 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 30,890 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 30,890 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,811 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 26,558 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 23,970 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 23,968 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Sep 2008 21,610 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2007 19,091 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 29 Aug 2006 15,445 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 15,445 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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FJ53 VYZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FJ53 VYZ, 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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FJ53 VYZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

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