CarVerify

Free Car Check

LT53 OBB

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

48,430 mi
Last recorded48,430 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Seat
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

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

RegistrationLT53 OBB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2012 48,430 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area repaired, but not inappropriately (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2011 45,225 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 40,106 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 40,106 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 26,280 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 12,835 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 9,185 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
Full Seat Arosa reliability report

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.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LT53 OBB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 LT53 OBB, 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 LT53 OBB?

You can check the full history of LT53 OBB by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LT53 OBB registered?

LT53 OBB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is LT53 OBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LT53 OBB shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LT53 OBB 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 LT53 OBB. 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.