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WA53 MGY

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

86,410 mi
Last recorded86,410 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 MGY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2025 86,410 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all slightly (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust temp repaired (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi on LIMIT (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush slightly deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Hazard warning switch faulty sticks (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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 on limit(bald+close close cords)inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive pressing with grommet in corroded on limit (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

corrosion showing in places inc front subframe,rear wheelbox etc

Pass 25 Nov 2024 84,837 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 81,856 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 76,604 miles

Front exhaust Flexi deteriorated

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 68,313 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 65,172 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2019 61,029 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2019 61,027 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 19 May 2018 58,784 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 20 May 2017 54,422 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 49,525 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2015 46,493 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2015 46,493 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 42,970 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2013 42,436 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 41,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 5 Dec 2011 39,064 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 34,189 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 29,458 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 24,853 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 20,022 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 15,101 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 MGY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 MGY, 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 MGY registered?

WA53 MGY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is WA53 MGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for WA53 MGY shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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