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HX53 KXC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,780 mi
Last recorded106,780 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 KXC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 106,780 miles

Offside Rear brake slight binding

Fail 10 Apr 2017 106,780 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear brake slight binding

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

Pass 5 Feb 2016 106,522 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2016 106,522 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2015 98,384 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 98,384 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 80,468 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 71,970 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 63,326 miles

offside and nearside rear shockabsorber shrouds loose

Pass 16 Feb 2011 54,220 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2010 52,376 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,376 miles

Nearside mirror cracked

Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,291 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Nearside mirror cracked

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 5 Aug 2009 43,291 miles

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

Nearside mirror cracked

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 36,946 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 36,946 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 24 Aug 2007 25,012 miles

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

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

slight cut in nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 30 Aug 2006 13,524 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

driver's seat back tilt not working

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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HX53 KXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HX53 KXC registered?

HX53 KXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is HX53 KXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HX53 KXC shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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