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HK53 LYJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

41,530 mi
Last recorded41,530 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK53 LYJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2020 41,530 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2020 41,529 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2019 34,896 miles

Exhaust ; Centre sleeve joint deteriorated , weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Tyre ; Nearside front tread low inner edge

Fail 11 Mar 2019 34,865 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer pipe corroded / holed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald inner areas (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached silencer pipe corroded / holed (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust ; Centre sleeve joint deteriorated , weakened

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Note ; Front tyres unevenly worn , wearing inner edge

Note ; Wheel trims , other covers & mouldings fitted , restricting views

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape & cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread starting to delaminate (0.1 (b))

Tyre ; Nearside front tread low inner edge

Pass 15 Feb 2018 29,946 miles

Both rear tyres perished slightly

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 17 Mar 2017 28,688 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear silencer deterioated

under trays and covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 7 Mar 2016 26,801 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre perished

Nearside Front Tyre perished

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

Offside Front Tyre perished

Offside Rear Tyre perished

Pass 26 Jan 2015 24,820 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 22,821 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 22,821 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 20,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 20 Dec 2012 20,770 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine warning light on

Pass 8 Dec 2011 18,637 miles

engine mangement light on

Fail 8 Dec 2011 18,637 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

engine mangement light on

front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Dec 2010 16,657 miles

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

EML on

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

both front tyres worn to 2mm and worn inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2009 14,602 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 12,357 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 10,036 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 8,480 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Nov 2006 8,480 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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HK53 LYJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc 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 HK53 LYJ, 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 HK53 LYJ registered?

HK53 LYJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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