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HX53 PNN

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

36,738 mi
Last recorded36,738 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 PNN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 36,738 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspension components corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2026 36,738 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

suspension components corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2023 35,308 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 34,846 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2021 33,996 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2020 33,264 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 27 Aug 2019 32,545 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect close to excessive (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 31,461 miles

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Fail 5 Sep 2018 31,461 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

various tyres starting to perish/wearing on edges

Pass 20 Sep 2017 30,365 miles

the horn works but the button is a bit hit and miss

Fail 20 Sep 2017 30,363 miles

front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)

the horn works but the button is a bit hit and miss

Pass 19 Sep 2016 29,100 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly warped

Pass 21 Sep 2015 27,929 miles

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

front brake discs are slightly warped

rear of exhaust is corroded and slightly blowing

Pass 24 Sep 2014 26,381 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2014 26,381 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

front brake discs are rusty and in poor condition

Pass 24 Sep 2013 24,930 miles

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

front brake disc inner faces are rusty and worn thin

front brake pads are getting low

power steering pipes are slightly corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2012 23,419 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front brake discs are very rusty on inner edges and worn thin

Pass 13 Sep 2011 21,217 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2010 19,416 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 19,416 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 17,692 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 15,641 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,977 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 9,895 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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HX53 PNN 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 79.2%.

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 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 HX53 PNN, 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 PNN registered?

HX53 PNN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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