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PX53 CYF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

84,924 mi
Last recorded84,924 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 CYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 84,924 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 84,924 miles

Central Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2019 76,802 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2019 76,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake valve leaking (1.1.7 (d) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 76,788 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position cannot be opened to inspect rear floor/seat area. (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slight corrosion in clip/mount. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords perished in treads. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 74,902 miles

nearside rear tyre slight perishing

Pass 4 Apr 2017 71,604 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2017 71,604 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,188 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 60,865 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 55,375 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 48,827 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 48,827 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 40,090 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,657 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s rear tyre perishing and cracking

slight corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 21 Sep 2009 18,450 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Sep 2009 18,386 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

corrosion on front brake discs and slight judder

Pass 30 Aug 2008 12,056 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 24 Aug 2007 11,878 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 9,714 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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PX53 CYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PX53 CYF, 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 PX53 CYF registered?

PX53 CYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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