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HF53 ELW

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

114,951 mi
Last recorded114,951 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 ELW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2020 114,951 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 114,939 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Apr 2019 89,136 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Apr 2019 89,136 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Pass 23 Apr 2018 75,623 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust mounting broken

Fail 20 Apr 2018 75,600 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexy (7.1.2)

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

front exhaust mounting broken

Pass 28 Apr 2017 67,303 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 67,291 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)

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

Offside 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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 58,026 miles

2x child seats fitted unable to fully inspect seat bel;ts

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

baffles breaking up in back box

damage offside sill

engine oil level low

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

oil leak(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 50,825 miles

childs seat fitted in nearside rear belt unable to fully inspect belt

Fail 26 Sep 2014 50,825 miles

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

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

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

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

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

both front wiper blades splitting

childs seat fitted in nearside rear belt unable to fully inspect belt

Pass 2 Oct 2013 45,046 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 38,626 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2011 32,027 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 26,750 miles

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

Fail 30 Sep 2009 20,499 miles

Dent in o/s sill.

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 20,499 miles

Dent in o/s sill.

Pass 29 Sep 2008 14,224 miles

Nearside Front 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 1 Oct 2007 9,674 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 7,985 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside door mirror cover missing

some test items hidden by coversw and components

temporary repair done on offside front bumper

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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HF53 ELW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 HF53 ELW, 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 HF53 ELW registered?

HF53 ELW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is HF53 ELW safe to buy?

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