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WF53 YBE

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,408 mi
Last recorded44,408 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 YBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2019 44,408 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2018 44,408 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2018 44,408 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 31 Oct 2017 42,086 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 39,749 miles

Front brake discs rusty

Nearside Rear tyre splitting on outer sidewall

Pass 2 Nov 2015 37,660 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in treads

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Oct 2013 34,619 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2013 34,619 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2012 31,168 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2012 31,168 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 29,638 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front discs lipped

nsf tyre wearing low on shoulders 2.00mm

Pass 16 Oct 2010 27,642 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 25,712 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2008 22,183 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Pass 18 Oct 2008 22,183 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 18,925 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2006 15,625 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 YBE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YBE, 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 YBE registered?

WF53 YBE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 November 2003.

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The MOT history for WF53 YBE shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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