MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
81,037 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (6.1.2 (a))
o/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter , clip missing
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
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
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
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))
Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge
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
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)
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)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
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)
front brake discs excessively corroded on inner edge
n earside rear tyre on 3mm
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)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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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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WJ53 SGV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2003.
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