MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
236,008 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside front tyre wearing thin on inner and outer edge
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)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Spare tyre defective
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
offside front tyre perished
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust in poor condition and starting to blow
o/s mirror is cracked
o/s/r shock cover is loose
possible fault number plate light
rear coil springs are rusty
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
exhaust in poor condition and starting to blow
front brakes binding slightly
o/s mirror is cracked
o/s/r shock cover is loose
possible fault number plate light
rear coil springs are rusty
o/s inner drive shaft boot is loose
o/s mirror is cracked
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside rear tyre on legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge
sidewall damage to offside front tyre
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside rear tyre on legal limit and devoid of tread on inner edge
sidewall damage to offside front tyre
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WA53 CDY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 WA53 CDY, 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 CDY registered?
WA53 CDY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 October 2003.
Is WA53 CDY safe to buy?
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