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MJ53 SZW

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

58,966 mi
Last recorded58,966 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 SZW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2019 58,966 miles

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

Emissions 0nly just met

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

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 57,983 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and scuffed on outer sidewall

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

exhaust forward section bracket loose

exhaust rusting

front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

front subframe rusting

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension springs rusting

suspension components rusting

Fail 7 Dec 2017 57,983 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear section pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Front tyre low on tread and scuffed on outer sidewall

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

engine light on

exhaust forward section bracket loose

exhaust rusting

front lower arm rear bushes showing wear

front subframe rusting

rear exhaust heat shield loose

rear suspension springs rusting

suspension components rusting

Pass 13 Dec 2016 56,744 miles

brake hose ends rusting

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting

front suspension lower arm bushes showing signs of wear

Fail 13 Dec 2016 56,744 miles

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

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

brake hose ends rusting

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting

front suspension lower arm bushes showing signs of wear

Pass 12 Dec 2015 55,255 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pipes rusting under plastic coating

front brake discs rusting on edges

parts of exhaust rusty

some suspension bushes starting to show wear

Pass 12 Dec 2014 53,534 miles

Exhaust rusting.

Front brake discs rusting.

Slight imbalance rear footbrake.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Fail 12 Dec 2014 53,534 miles

Front brake discs rusting.

Exhaust rusting.

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Slight imbalance rear footbrake.

Some brake pipes starting to rust.

Pass 14 Dec 2013 51,079 miles

Front brake discs rusting on edges.

Rear crossmember getting rusty.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 46,279 miles

brake pipes rusting not yet to excess

exhaust down pipe and middle esctions rusting

Fail 15 Dec 2011 40,796 miles

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

front brake discs rusting on inside edges

front brake pads may be getting low

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

poss blow from exhaust manifold from cold

Pass 15 Dec 2011 40,796 miles

front brake discs rusting on inside edges

front brake pads may be getting low

front to rear brake pipes starting to rust

n/s/r tyre outer wall scuffed

poss blow from exhaust manifold from cold

Pass 18 Dec 2010 35,535 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS RUSTING ON INNER EDGES

FRONT FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

N/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (2MM) 185/55/R14 HR

O/S/F TYRE LOW TREAD (3MM)

REAR FOOT BRAKE HAS SLIGHT IMBALANCE

SOME BRAKE PIPES STARTING TO RUST SLIGHTLY

Pass 12 Dec 2009 30,135 miles

cut in o/s/f tyre tread (not to canvas)

Pass 13 Dec 2008 25,846 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 20,188 miles

Front break disks worn & starting to rust

Pass 11 Dec 2006 15,525 miles

front brake disks slightly scored and pitted

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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MJ53 SZW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MJ53 SZW, 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 MJ53 SZW registered?

MJ53 SZW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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