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MX53 GHG

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

45,837 mi
Last recorded45,837 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 GHG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2025 45,837 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2025 45,837 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2024 45,258 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2024 45,258 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2023 42,081 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 40,028 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Nov 2021 37,516 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2020 36,436 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 33,426 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 33,416 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

both rear tyres perishing

exhaust back box corroding

Pass 20 Jul 2015 33,404 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust rear box corroding

Fail 20 Jul 2015 33,404 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres starting to perish

exhaust rear box corroding

Pass 5 Jun 2014 32,658 miles

exhaust backbox corroding

nearside front tyre slight damage to sidewall but now showing cords

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,355 miles

nearside rear bump stop perishing

rear wiperblade

Fail 23 Jul 2012 29,902 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front and rear wiperblades

Pass 23 Jul 2012 29,902 miles

front and rear wiperblades

Pass 4 Aug 2011 27,865 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 25,471 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 22,647 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 22,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 19,912 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 17,648 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 14,250 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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MX53 GHG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MX53 GHG, 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

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What year was MX53 GHG registered?

MX53 GHG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is MX53 GHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX53 GHG shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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