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KE53 OMG

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

129,412 mi
Last recorded129,412 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 OMG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 129,412 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Nov 2025 129,412 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Inner steering arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 125,578 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2023 121,962 miles

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

Front Steering box slight play between sector shaft and the drop arm (2.1.3 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Oct 2022 118,597 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Oct 2021 114,142 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 109,806 miles

front and rear suspension has general corrosion

under body has general corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2019 106,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 100,461 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2017 92,117 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2016 80,109 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Oct 2015 67,749 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

child seat fitted nearside rear

Pass 14 Oct 2014 57,994 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2014 57,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2013 52,314 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,667 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 39,889 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 37,969 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 22 Oct 2010 37,969 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 35,961 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 33,755 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 33,754 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 27,541 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 27,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2006 22,697 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 22,697 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 OMG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OMG, 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 OMG registered?

KE53 OMG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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