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WG53 AFV

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jan 2027
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

53,632 mi
Last recorded53,632 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 AFV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2026 53,632 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front brake discs rusty

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 51,845 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2023 46,028 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2022 40,476 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking.dot 2010 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres cracking. Dot 2010. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 39,146 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 38,604 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 38,370 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber cover loose

Nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted with corrosion

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 38,115 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

nearside rear shock absorber cover loose

Pass 11 Jun 2014 37,795 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 37,490 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 36,994 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside edge

Pass 25 Jan 2011 35,878 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 35,868 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 33,202 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 31,581 miles

Front and rear number plates showing signs of deterioration

Pass 16 Jan 2008 26,657 miles

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

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 18 Jan 2007 21,042 miles

new suspension parts fitted to n/s front,ie lower arm,stub axle,suspension strut etc

Fail 20 Dec 2006 21,038 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut severely distorted (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Stub axle distorted (2.5.A.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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WG53 AFV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 WG53 AFV, 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 WG53 AFV registered?

WG53 AFV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 December 2003.

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