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NG53 VFJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

84,133 mi
Last recorded84,133 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNG53 VFJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 84,133 miles

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

floor pan corroded

fuel pipe connector ferrule corroded on centre part of floor pan

o/s/f wing corroded

Fail 11 Dec 2025 84,127 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

floor pan corroded

fuel pipe connector ferrule corroded on centre part of floor pan

o/s/f wing corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2024 81,943 miles

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2024 81,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Fuel system component leaking beneath vehicle (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 79,902 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

fuel pipe unions corroded underside

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 15 Dec 2022 79,386 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

rear axle corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2021 77,933 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

floor pan corroded

Fail 1 Dec 2021 77,932 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

all rear suspension components corroded

floor pan corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2020 76,315 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear tyre wearing uneven

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

under side of vehicle starting to corrode

Pass 4 Nov 2019 73,052 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 68,905 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2017 67,736 miles

Fuel pipe corroded at joint by diesel cooler

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear corrosion on fuel tank straps

Fail 16 Nov 2017 67,683 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Fuel pipe corroded at joint by diesel cooler

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 17 Nov 2016 65,962 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion on both front suspension arms

corrosion on fuel tank straps

Pass 17 Nov 2015 62,512 miles

TESTED BY P DOROTHY

Fail 16 Nov 2015 62,511 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

TESTED BY P DOROTHY

Pass 12 Nov 2014 58,796 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 56,008 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2013 56,008 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,021 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 52,988 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2011 49,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 44,211 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 40,561 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,682 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2008 36,659 miles

Nearside Front Lower Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Rear Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 1 Dec 2007 30,430 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 24,492 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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NG53 VFJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NG53 VFJ, 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 NG53 VFJ registered?

NG53 VFJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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