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MX53 UCF

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,679 mi
Last recorded86,679 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX53 UCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 86,679 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Aug 2025 86,674 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Aug 2024 78,863 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 2 Aug 2023 78,058 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))

Pass 21 Jul 2022 74,952 miles
Pass 5 May 2021 73,322 miles
Pass 9 May 2020 68,652 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 68,576 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 68,161 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 65,771 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 58,766 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Sep 2013 49,093 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 41,481 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 33,827 miles

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight oil leak on o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 21 Sep 2011 33,827 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

brake pads (front) getting low

heavy surface corrosion on n/s/f brake disc - inner surface

n/s/r tyre approaching legal limit on tread

slight oil leak on o/s/r shock absorber

Fail 21 Sep 2010 30,040 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

brake pads (front) getting low

front grill missing

heavy corrosion on exhasut - rear section - and slight "blow" at rear silencer

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/r shock absorber shroud out of position

slight damage to o/s outer sill - front section

slight oil leak on gearbox

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2010 30,040 miles

SLIGHT - bind on n/s/f brake

brake pads (front) getting low

front grill missing

heavy corrosion on exhasut - rear section - and slight "blow" at rear silencer

n/s/f tyre approaching legal limit on tread

o/s/r shock absorber shroud out of position

slight damage to o/s outer sill - front section

slight oil leak on gearbox

surface corrosion on front brake discs

Pass 16 Sep 2009 25,890 miles

o/s/r/ shocker cover loose

Fail 16 Sep 2009 25,890 miles

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

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/r/ shocker cover loose

Pass 10 Sep 2008 22,523 miles

o/s and n/s front seat "tilt" buttons broken

Pass 19 Sep 2007 18,885 miles

advise front to rear tyre swop

light corrosion on n/s/f disc

n/s/f seat button missing

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

Fail 19 Sep 2007 18,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

advise front to rear tyre swop

light corrosion on n/s/f disc

n/s/f seat button missing

slight damage o/s/f tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Aug 2006 14,187 miles

slight damage to o/s/f tyre sidewall - not to cord

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 UCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc 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 UCF, 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 UCF registered?

MX53 UCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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