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PJ53 YSB

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

62,468 mi
Last recorded62,468 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 YSB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2026 62,468 miles

all steel brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

front and rear suspension components showing sign of heavy corrosion

Pass 24 Jan 2025 61,531 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2024 60,619 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2024 60,619 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2022 59,639 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 58,384 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2020 56,880 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2020 56,880 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 55,874 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2019 55,845 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2018 54,234 miles

o/s and n/s rear tyres on legal limit

Pass 12 Dec 2017 52,595 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 50,951 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 49,157 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2014 46,702 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 44,592 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 40,705 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 36,823 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 33,441 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,636 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2009 28,636 miles

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Dec 2008 23,734 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2007 19,058 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 14,902 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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PJ53 YSB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PJ53 YSB, 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 PJ53 YSB registered?

PJ53 YSB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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