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FX53 HLF

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,692 mi
Last recorded97,692 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX53 HLF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2023 97,692 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 5 Apr 2023 97,689 miles

Emissions unable to be completed major leak centre (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 86,109 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2022 86,104 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,802 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 112,689 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2019 106,400 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2019 105,984 miles

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

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

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

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 100,959 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 13 Feb 2018 100,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

eml on dash

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 4 Mar 2017 88,406 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2016 85,352 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 82,106 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 78,406 miles

Catalyst Innards Rattling

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2013 72,172 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 71,413 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Sep 2011 60,219 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2011 60,219 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Sep 2010 47,093 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Sep 2010 47,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 35,217 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight bind osr brake

Pass 5 Sep 2008 32,664 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 29,627 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,096 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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FX53 HLF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FX53 HLF, 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 FX53 HLF registered?

FX53 HLF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 September 2003.

Is FX53 HLF safe to buy?

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