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LJ53 YVD

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Dec 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,242 mi
Last recorded69,242 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ53 YVD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 69,242 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 69,242 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Dec 2024 62,379 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2024 62,319 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox to centre section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges not excessive (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 55,142 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 48,470 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2021 44,342 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 44,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 7 Jan 2021 41,388 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2019 39,802 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2018 38,512 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2017 37,375 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside rear tyre stepped

Oil leak ()

Fail 9 Oct 2017 37,375 miles

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

185/55R14

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside rear tyre stepped

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2016 35,979 miles

Nearside Rear tyre heavily stepped inner tread

damage to o/s/r bumper

front wishbone rear bushes deteriorated

minor leak of exhaust gasses from cat to centre pipe joint

oil leaks

Pass 12 Oct 2015 34,451 miles

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

Fail 12 Oct 2015 34,451 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front (8.2.2)

minor exhaust leak

oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2014 32,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 30,434 miles

O/S/F sidewall cut ( no chord showing )

Pass 16 Oct 2012 28,271 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 11 Oct 2011 25,795 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 22,794 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2009 20,755 miles

Offside wiper smears

Handbrake travel fairly long

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 13 Oct 2008 17,954 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2007 15,822 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 12,737 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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LJ53 YVD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LJ53 YVD, 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 LJ53 YVD registered?

LJ53 YVD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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