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WA53 CCO

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,225 mi
Last recorded91,225 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 CCO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2021 91,225 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 4 Mar 2020 86,205 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

slight oil leak from gear box

Pass 6 Mar 2019 72,338 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Mar 2019 72,231 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 65,634 miles

Exhaust system corroding

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases manifold area (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn badly on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded both outer pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear axle starting to corrode

Pass 18 Oct 2016 56,486 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2016 56,424 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 42,136 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2015 42,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 31,537 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2014 31,537 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2013 26,452 miles

rear offside tyre worn on inside edge.

Pass 29 Aug 2012 24,510 miles

engine management light on.

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 24 Aug 2011 22,967 miles

side wall rear off side tyre perished.

Pass 27 Aug 2010 22,111 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 20,574 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 18,720 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2008 18,720 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 16,868 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 14,471 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 CCO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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

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