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WA53 HUO

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,885 mi
Last recorded127,885 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 HUO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2018 127,885 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 116,355 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 111,596 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 111,596 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 106,566 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 106,566 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 95,007 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2013 83,689 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 83,689 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 76,477 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes splitting

front number plate backing peeling

nearside front tyre tread 2mm inner edge

offside front tyre tread 2.5mm inner edge

power steering pipe unions to steering rack rusty

stonechips to windscreen

undercutting to front brake discs

various brake pipes furring

Pass 13 Sep 2011 68,746 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 60,953 miles

Front discs a little worn

Front tyres worn on inner edges, nearside front getting low

Slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 22 Sep 2009 54,796 miles

stonechips to windscreen

bit of play in steering rack

front number plate backing peeling

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

slight oil leak from gearbox

some brake pipe slight furring

some undercutting to front brake discs

Fail 22 Sep 2009 54,796 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

bit of play in steering rack

front number plate backing peeling

offside front lower suspension arm rear bush splitting

parts of exhaust system starting to rust

slight oil leak from gearbox

some brake pipe slight furring

some undercutting to front brake discs

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 9 Sep 2008 45,488 miles

Front brake disc inner faces rusty

Front brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 36,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Some wear to front brake discs

Fail 26 Sep 2007 36,563 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Some wear to front brake discs

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,807 miles

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

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 HUO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HUO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WA53 HUO registered?

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

Is WA53 HUO safe to buy?

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