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HN53 WYU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

103,829 mi
Last recorded103,829 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN53 WYU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 103,829 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 103,821 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect Both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 98,061 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2019 92,071 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 86,945 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2016 86,865 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 81,121 miles

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

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

engine light on

Pass 27 Jan 2014 72,639 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 72,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 66,834 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 61,702 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2011 57,201 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,201 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 51,591 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 51,591 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 47,771 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 38,361 miles

front tyres starting to wear on outer edge.

Pass 27 Oct 2006 28,287 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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HN53 WYU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HN53 WYU, 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 HN53 WYU registered?

HN53 WYU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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