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LK53 KDN

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

25,460 mi
Last recorded25,460 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK53 KDN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2025 25,460 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Apr 2025 25,460 miles

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

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under bonnet (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively travel (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 24,165 miles
Fail 29 May 2024 24,165 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 20,233 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2021 20,109 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2021 20,109 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 20,040 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 20,040 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective split (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2019 19,757 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 18,936 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 18,935 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 18,117 miles

Advise EML light on

Pass 14 Sep 2016 17,291 miles

Advise EML light on

Fail 14 Sep 2016 17,291 miles

Advise EML light on

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 16,488 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 15,668 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 8 Sep 2014 15,652 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 9 Sep 2013 14,673 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 13,851 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2011 13,009 miles

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

both front brake discs starting to corrode

nearside front tyre outer sidewall in poor condition

Pass 15 Sep 2010 12,162 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 11,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 9,998 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 8,949 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 8,001 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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LK53 KDN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LK53 KDN, 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 LK53 KDN registered?

LK53 KDN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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