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KE53 DYA

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,556 mi
Last recorded133,556 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 DYA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 133,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2026 133,507 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Aug 2025 131,429 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 127,468 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 119,518 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2022 109,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing SLIGHT DAMAGE ON INNER SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Aug 2021 94,841 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 94,829 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2020 89,598 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2019 84,564 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 84,538 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 75,756 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2017 63,929 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 57,935 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer sidewall & tyre feathering on inner edge

engine management light illuminated

offside rear seat belt stalk plastic casing missing

offside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorating

Fail 17 Aug 2016 57,899 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box holed (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre in outer sidewall & tyre feathering on inner edge

engine management light illuminated

offside rear seat belt stalk plastic casing missing

offside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2015 53,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre is cracking / perishing between the tread

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear bumper corner is insecure

offside rear seat belt stalk casing is missing

offside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure

Fail 25 Aug 2015 53,737 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre is cracking / perishing between the tread

offside front tyre is worn on the inner edge

offside rear bumper corner is insecure

offside rear seat belt stalk casing is missing

offside rear shock absorber shroud is insecure

Pass 6 Aug 2014 50,385 miles

nearside rear seatbelt casing is missing

Pass 14 Aug 2013 47,256 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,264 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2012 44,264 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 41,239 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 37,769 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2009 34,070 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2008 29,638 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 25,273 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2007 25,273 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,649 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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KE53 DYA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KE53 DYA, 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 KE53 DYA registered?

KE53 DYA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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