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MK53 BXC

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,453 mi
Last recorded59,453 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK53 BXC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2016 59,453 miles

gearbox oil leak

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Fail 21 Oct 2016 59,452 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

gearbox oil leak

rear number plate starting to de laminate

Pass 13 May 2015 49,216 miles

Corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Fail 13 May 2015 49,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Corrosion on both rear suspension coil springs

Front brake discs pitted

Nearside front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside front tyre damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 19 Jun 2013 42,591 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight corrosion on rear suspension coil springs

Pass 23 May 2012 36,966 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 May 2011 30,467 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 29,858 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

damaged to door mirror glass n/s

Pass 19 Aug 2008 28,432 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,345 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 21,310 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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MK53 BXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 MK53 BXC, 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 MK53 BXC registered?

MK53 BXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is MK53 BXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for MK53 BXC shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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