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GY53 OLR

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,581 mi
Last recorded64,581 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OLR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2020 64,581 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2020 64,581 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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 pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak

Pass 5 Sep 2019 60,889 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Fail 5 Sep 2019 60,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2018 86,879 miles

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

service light is on

Pass 21 Aug 2017 53,832 miles

Both front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front window not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Fail 21 Aug 2017 53,831 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front wipers starting to smear

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front window not working

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Offside Rear Tyre is cracking and perishing

Oil leak ()

front number plate cracked

Pass 20 Sep 2016 48,322 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 8 Sep 2015 45,557 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 38,603 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 37,349 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 34,824 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 30,230 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2010 27,890 miles

Centre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front discs corroding

Pass 5 Jul 2010 27,890 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

front discs corroding

Pass 3 Jul 2009 25,042 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jul 2008 21,155 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2008 21,143 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,215 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 14,347 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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GY53 OLR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 GY53 OLR, 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 GY53 OLR registered?

GY53 OLR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is GY53 OLR safe to buy?

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