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HX53 YZE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

97,768 mi
Last recorded97,768 miles
Recorded on26 May 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX53 YZE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2015 97,768 miles

o/s/r slight binding wheel

Pass 12 May 2014 91,114 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 91,113 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 83,245 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Jun 2012 81,142 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 72,147 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2010 57,643 miles

both front discs rusty

Pass 22 Jan 2009 44,366 miles

management light staying on

off side front tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 6 Feb 2008 34,874 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,874 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 31 May 2007 31,828 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 31,828 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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 YZE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HX53 YZE, 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 YZE registered?

HX53 YZE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 December 2003.

Is HX53 YZE safe to buy?

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