MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
155,374 miSignificantly above average — investigate
Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
Vehicle Details
All premium checks include
50+ data pointsMOT History
Horn not working (7.7 (a))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
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)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear number plate poor condition
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear number plate poor condition
Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
Don't risk it. Know before you buy.
Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.
LK53 KGU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.
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 LK53 KGU, 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
How do I check the history of LK53 KGU?
You can check the full history of LK53 KGU by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.
What year was LK53 KGU registered?
LK53 KGU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 September 2003.
Is LK53 KGU safe to buy?
The MOT history for LK53 KGU shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LK53 KGU have outstanding finance?
Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LK53 KGU. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.
No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.