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WJ53 KFP

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

105,646 mi
Last recorded105,646 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 KFP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 105,646 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 105,646 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material middle of car (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension rod ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 104,775 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face of disc (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front o/s/f seat tilt not working

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2023 103,947 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2022 103,498 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2021 101,864 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2021 101,864 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2020 101,009 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 101,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2019 95,997 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 95,975 miles

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

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Jul 2018 91,746 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 91,734 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Jun 2017 82,752 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 74,056 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2015 68,317 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 59,603 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 52,802 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 1 Jul 2013 52,802 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 50,090 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks around tread

Fail 6 Jul 2012 50,090 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

both rear tyres have cracks around tread

Pass 24 Mar 2011 47,599 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 43,825 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 42,178 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,479 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 29,863 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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WJ53 KFP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2003 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 52,798 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 WJ53 KFP, 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 WJ53 KFP registered?

WJ53 KFP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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