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PX53 EBM

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

102,409 mi
Last recorded102,409 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 EBM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2017 102,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake pad fitted incorrectly

Fail 28 Nov 2017 102,409 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s and n/s front (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s front brake pad fitted incorrectly

Pass 26 Sep 2016 97,938 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Sep 2016 97,938 miles

Coolant leak radiator ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,488 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 76,859 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 23 Sep 2014 76,859 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,639 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,639 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mounting deteriorated

fuel filter corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 58,155 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 52,028 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 46,282 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2010 46,282 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 41,828 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 41,828 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 34,328 miles

both rear shocker bump stops and dust covers insucure.gearchange oil seal has slight leak

Fail 30 Sep 2008 34,327 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both rear shocker bump stops and dust covers insucure.gearchange oil seal has slight leak

Pass 25 Sep 2007 28,614 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 20,913 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 EBM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 EBM, 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 EBM registered?

PX53 EBM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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