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PY53 EJU

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,651 mi
Last recorded104,651 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 EJU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2023 104,651 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 100,784 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 100,025 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2020 96,346 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2019 92,756 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2019 92,750 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases first silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Oct 2018 87,342 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 81,241 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2017 81,241 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 76,652 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 72,596 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 67,487 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 61,160 miles

all brake pipes have a heavy coat of underseal

both rear shocker top shrouds insecure

Pass 15 Oct 2012 55,563 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 49,536 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 49,462 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 45,425 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

O/S REAR TYER STARTING TO PERISH!

Pass 23 Oct 2009 40,208 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,303 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 34,303 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 27,001 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2006 18,454 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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PY53 EJU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PY53 EJU, 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 PY53 EJU registered?

PY53 EJU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 October 2003.

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