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KM53 YVX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

109,526 mi
Last recorded109,526 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKM53 YVX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2018 109,526 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2018 109,526 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2017 104,372 miles

Mil lamp on

Oil leak ()

Fail 30 Oct 2017 104,358 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Mil lamp on

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Oct 2016 97,595 miles

Front brake discs worn and corroded inner surface

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Oct 2016 97,595 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front brake discs worn and corroded inner surface

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 85,750 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak

Pass 4 Nov 2014 78,594 miles

Both rear tyres perishing & tread low on O/S/R

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

Engine breather pipes adrift

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

O/S handbrake cable case split & blistered with corrosion

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

Slight blistering on various brake pipes due to corrosion

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Various oil leaks from engine & transmission

Fail 3 Nov 2014 78,594 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres perishing & tread low on O/S/R

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

EML on

Engine breather pipes adrift

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

O/S handbrake cable case split & blistered with corrosion

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

Slight blistering on various brake pipes due to corrosion

Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Various oil leaks from engine & transmission

Pass 17 Oct 2013 75,105 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

long travel in handbrake

Pass 15 Oct 2012 74,554 miles

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

Fail 15 Oct 2012 74,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 66,903 miles

lift in drivers door

long travel on handbrake

Fail 18 Jan 2012 66,903 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine check light on

lift in drivers door

long travel on handbrake

Pass 15 Jan 2011 58,143 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2011 58,143 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 47,434 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2010 47,434 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 40,248 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2009 40,248 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,474 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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KM53 YVX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 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 KM53 YVX, 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 KM53 YVX registered?

KM53 YVX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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