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WA53 CBV

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

33,985 mi
Last recorded33,985 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CBV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 33,985 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2025 33,985 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2024 33,694 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2024 33,694 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 32,936 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2022 32,721 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2022 32,719 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2021 32,462 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 32,014 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2019 29,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre also perished ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks sidewalls perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 25,391 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides inner faces corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 20,577 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at clamp (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 16,390 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 11,434 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 11,162 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 11,114 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

headlight lens covers removed

Pass 8 Aug 2012 10,905 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2011 10,507 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2011 10,507 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 9,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 8,389 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 7,380 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 6,561 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 5,643 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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WA53 CBV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 999cc 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 WA53 CBV, 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 WA53 CBV registered?

WA53 CBV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WA53 CBV safe to buy?

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