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HF53 EUY

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

107,873 mi
Last recorded107,873 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF53 EUY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2024 107,873 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2024 107,872 miles

Headlamp levelling device inoperative Internal control inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 101,451 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 94,141 miles

Play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Rear brakes low effort

Fail 16 Aug 2022 94,141 miles

Headlamp aim too low Nearside (4.1.2 (a))

Play in the nearside front wheel bearing

Rear brakes low effort

Pass 19 Aug 2021 89,372 miles

Both front ball joint gaiters slightly split

Offside rear tyre cracking

Slight Exhaust blow

Pass 4 Sep 2020 87,439 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 87,435 miles

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 85,311 miles

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

Fail 16 Aug 2019 85,298 miles

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

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 81,932 miles

Front EXHAUST SILENCER HOLED

Pass 1 Aug 2017 79,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limits (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear mud flap running very close to wheel

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer and on limits

Fail 1 Aug 2017 79,244 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt on limits (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear mud flap running very close to wheel

slight exhaust blow on centre silencer and on limits

Pass 17 Aug 2016 75,532 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 72,135 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 69,737 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2013 65,978 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 61,558 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 61,553 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2011 56,992 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2010 53,720 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 53,719 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front brake disc's rusty condition

Fail 18 Nov 2009 19,660 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 30,864 miles

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

Fail 28 Nov 2007 19,491 miles

Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Nov 2007 19,491 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2006 13,202 miles

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

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 EUY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 EUY, 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 EUY registered?

HF53 EUY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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