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WA53 FUE

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,669 mi
Last recorded130,669 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 FUE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 130,669 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged exhaust fouling o/s/r pipe at compensator, exhaust needs repositioning and securing away from brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cover films over headlights, colour still dominantly white. (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge severely worn, no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

front manifold heatshield loose

slight crack centre lower windscreen

Fail 15 Oct 2020 130,669 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join clamp (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases join clamp, AND REPOSITION AWAY FROM BRAKE LINES!!!!! (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pipe slightly damaged exhaust fouling o/s/r pipe at compensator, exhaust needs repositioning and securing away from brake lines. (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens cover films over headlights, colour still dominantly white. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge severely worn, no cords exposed at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

front manifold heatshield loose

slight crack centre lower windscreen

Pass 2 Apr 2019 116,134 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2019 116,124 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 15 Aug 2018 113,744 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 113,744 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 9 Aug 2017 112,439 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2017 112,438 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 109,982 miles

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

Fail 15 Aug 2016 109,977 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2015 103,909 miles

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 17 Aug 2015 103,876 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Rear suspension bump stops worn

Fail 18 Aug 2014 97,748 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

Pass 18 Aug 2014 97,748 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 87,456 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Sep 2013 87,048 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 74,368 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 59,445 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 43,607 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2010 43,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Sep 2009 39,285 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 36,500 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2007 32,634 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 16,747 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 FUE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FUE, 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 FUE registered?

WA53 FUE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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