MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,516 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
exhaust corroded
front brake pads low
n/s/f wiper worn
n/s/r tyre tread getting low
rear tyres are perishing on inner side walls, tread getting low on edges
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres perished
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
both rear tyres perished
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside and nearside rear tyres 3-4 mm starting to perish and crack in tread
nearside front tyre cut in tread
rear brake noisy when applied
Nail in offside rear tyre
rear brakes noisy when applied
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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HX53 HCL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 HX53 HCL, 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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How do I check the history of HX53 HCL?
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What year was HX53 HCL registered?
HX53 HCL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2003.
Is HX53 HCL safe to buy?
The MOT history for HX53 HCL shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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