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HX53 YYH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Dec 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

86,257 mi
Last recorded86,257 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YYH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 86,257 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2025 86,255 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 85,366 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2023 84,121 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 5 Dec 2023 84,121 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 83,078 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 81,984 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 81,161 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 80,324 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2019 80,324 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Dec 2018 79,752 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Dec 2018 79,749 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure deep cracks in threads (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on side wall outer and inner (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cut in outer side wall not deep enough to reach cord (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Dec 2017 75,289 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2017 75,283 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 69,261 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,748 miles

Exhaust back box badly corroded but not leaking.

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 55,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Nov 2014 55,656 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 50,718 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 46,614 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 41,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 31,531 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 25,928 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 21,284 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,821 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 16,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 13,021 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 YYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 YYH, 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 HX53 YYH registered?

HX53 YYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 December 2003.

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