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PK53 WLG

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

81,280 mi
Last recorded81,280 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 WLG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2018 81,280 miles

2 litres of oil for emissions

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Fail 29 Oct 2018 81,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Mudflap (5.2.3 (f))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

2 litres of oil for emissions

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 64,749 miles

2 litres of oil for emissions

Fail 23 Oct 2017 64,749 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage Mirror assembly (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

2 litres of oil for emissions

Pass 25 Oct 2016 48,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wall of tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords

two litres of oil for emissions test

Fail 25 Oct 2016 48,737 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front inner wall of tyre has cuts not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

two litres of oil for emissions test

Pass 13 Oct 2015 39,829 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 38,316 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 36,754 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 34,586 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 32,200 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 32,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Oct 2010 29,961 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 27,674 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2009 27,674 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 24,685 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 21,314 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 21,314 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 15,368 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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PK53 WLG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PK53 WLG, 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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PK53 WLG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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