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WJ53 SGV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

81,037 mi
Last recorded81,037 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 SGV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2024 81,037 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor, lens needs polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 21 Oct 2024 81,037 miles

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

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective beam pattern poor, lens needs polish (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe at silencer joint (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 77,116 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 72,463 miles

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

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter , clip missing

Fail 6 Oct 2021 72,463 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter , clip missing

Pass 9 Oct 2020 64,260 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2020 64,255 miles

Headlamp aim too low both lamps (4.1.2 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Under bonnet covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,207 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs, inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Diesel smoke emissions only just within manufacturers stated limit of 1.05 as found on V.I.N. sticker. Reading 1.02

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective interior condensation on lens affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced some areas of damage covered with adhesive tape (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective lens deteriorated affecting beam image (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front brakes (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 53,200 miles

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2018 53,189 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low adjusters not working (1.8)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Feb 2017 50,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Feb 2017 50,149 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 49,145 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 45,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 45,879 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 45,178 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 43,871 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 42,024 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 40,411 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 37,845 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2009 28,457 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 28,320 miles

front brake discs excessively corroded on inner edge

n earside rear tyre on 3mm

Pass 1 Sep 2007 23,363 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2007 23,363 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Sep 2006 17,801 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 SGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

WJ53 SGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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