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WA53 JXC

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

100,279 mi
Last recorded100,279 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 JXC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 100,279 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction garlands and air fresheners hanging from rear view mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexy joint and centre section blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail noisy when wheel rotated and sticking when on lock (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective split at ends (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front exterior door handle loose

Offside Front drivers door check strap worn and very noisy in operation

bonnet release handle broken, difficult to open bonnet

both front tyres almost bald on outer edges

Pass 6 Apr 2018 95,252 miles

Engine light on plus missfire at low revs

Offside Front Door check strap bolt loose

Fail 6 Apr 2018 95,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 185/55R15 (4.1.E.1)

Engine light on plus missfire at low revs

Offside Front Door check strap bolt loose

Pass 31 Mar 2017 88,730 miles

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

eml light on all time

front exhaust bracket has temporary repair

Fail 31 Mar 2017 88,730 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

eml light on all time

front exhaust bracket has temporary repair

Pass 24 Mar 2016 83,311 miles

both wiper blades poor

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust tail pipe poor

Fail 24 Mar 2016 83,311 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both wiper blades poor

engine management light staying on

rear exhaust tail pipe poor

Pass 19 Feb 2015 79,312 miles

BONNET CATCH BROKEN INTERNAL

EML LIGHT ON

Fail 18 Feb 2015 79,302 miles

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

BONNET CATCH BROKEN INTERNAL

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 25 Feb 2014 75,156 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine fault tell tale on

Pass 28 Jan 2013 69,620 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

Fail 28 Jan 2013 69,620 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

engine management light stays on

Fail 25 Jan 2012 60,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 60,062 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 50,224 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 50,224 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,240 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,742 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 41,959 miles
Fail 13 May 2008 41,959 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 30 Sep 2006 31,869 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 31,859 miles

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

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 JXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 JXC, 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 JXC registered?

WA53 JXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 October 2003.

Is WA53 JXC safe to buy?

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