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WF53 GAX

2003 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

75,053 mi
Last recorded75,053 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 GAX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2020 75,053 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 72,620 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 72,610 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 68,444 miles

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

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

Fail 4 Sep 2018 68,444 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both sides (5.3.2 (b))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre starting to wear on inner and outer edge

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 62,591 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 57,626 miles

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2015 51,011 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 43,799 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2013 38,470 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 33,835 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 Jan 2011 27,176 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 23,882 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2008 20,122 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 16,918 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 13,229 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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WF53 GAX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 WF53 GAX, 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 WF53 GAX registered?

WF53 GAX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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