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HG53 RNY

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

71,521 mi
Last recorded71,521 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHG53 RNY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 71,521 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2026 71,515 miles

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 20 Jan 2025 57,253 miles

Central Front handbrake travel becoming excessive

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Jan 2025 57,248 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

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

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

Central Front handbrake travel becoming excessive

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Jan 2024 49,988 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 25 Aug 2022 48,870 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing low on inner edge of tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 45,442 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 45,427 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 45,288 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2018 45,166 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2017 44,718 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 44,357 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 44,357 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2015 43,993 miles

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

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

exhaust rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2014 42,851 miles

centre and rear exhaust sections getting weak.

rear wiper blade torn.

Fail 8 Nov 2014 42,850 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

centre and rear exhaust sections getting weak.

rear wiper blade torn.

Pass 6 Nov 2013 40,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 38,154 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 34,880 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2010 31,633 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 28,441 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 23,688 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 19,844 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2006 14,816 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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HG53 RNY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 HG53 RNY, 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 HG53 RNY registered?

HG53 RNY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is HG53 RNY safe to buy?

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