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FP53 YOD

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

47,964 mi
Last recorded47,964 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YOD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2025 47,964 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2024 46,984 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2024 46,984 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2023 44,606 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2022 41,264 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 38,008 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 35,222 miles

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 1 Dec 2020 35,016 miles

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2013 33,667 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 3 Feb 2012 30,726 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 28,733 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 26,396 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 24,831 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 22,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 22,646 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

both brake discs slightly distorted

n/s outer sill damaged

steel brake pipes corroding

Pass 24 Oct 2006 19,158 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 19,158 miles

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

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine oil below minimum

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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FP53 YOD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FP53 YOD, 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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What year was FP53 YOD registered?

FP53 YOD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 November 2003.

Is FP53 YOD safe to buy?

The MOT history for FP53 YOD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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