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LT53 OBL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

67,338 mi
Last recorded67,338 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 OBL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2015 67,338 miles

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop damaged

offside rear bump stop damaged

Fail 29 Jul 2015 67,338 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear bump stop damaged

offside rear bump stop damaged

Pass 9 Aug 2014 63,318 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 55,982 miles

Both front tyres badly worn around inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 55,982 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Both front tyres badly worn around inner shoulders

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 6 Aug 2012 46,750 miles

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

battery insecure

gearbox oil leak

nearside front tyre damaged in sidewalls

Pass 25 Aug 2011 36,480 miles

Battery insecure

Oil leak from gearbox area

Fail 25 Aug 2011 36,480 miles

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

Battery insecure

Offside rear tyre cracking around shoulders

Oil leak from gearbox area

Pass 23 Aug 2010 28,115 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside front tyre split on sidewalls , no cords showing

Nearside rear tyre has a scrubbed outer sidewall

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

Offside front tyre worn around inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2009 19,104 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 11,619 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 3,262 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 2,291 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2006 2,290 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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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LT53 OBL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LT53 OBL, 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 LT53 OBL registered?

LT53 OBL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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