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MX53 UBW

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

102,630 mi
Last recorded102,630 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 102,630 miles

all brake pipes corrodid

Fail 24 Jan 2017 102,630 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive see print out (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

all brake pipes corrodid

Pass 22 Jan 2016 101,320 miles

Front outer cv boots insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt.

Rear springs corroded

Rear tyres worn low and splitting on inner walls

Fail 22 Jan 2016 101,320 miles

Front outer cv boots insecure but still preventing ingress of dirt.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush torn from centre (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded after flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Rear springs corroded

Rear tyres worn low and splitting on inner walls

Pass 16 Jan 2015 96,632 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 90,883 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2014 90,883 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 78,918 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 66,132 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2012 66,092 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 55,045 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 55,045 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2009 43,636 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 43,636 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2008 37,568 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2008 37,568 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Pass 18 Sep 2007 26,405 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 17,234 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 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 MX53 UBW, 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 MX53 UBW registered?

MX53 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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