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WK53 AEO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,762 mi
Last recorded98,762 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 AEO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,762 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

long footbrake travel

Fail 22 Jul 2021 98,762 miles

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

long footbrake travel

Pass 30 Apr 2019 97,129 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2019 97,082 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 92,582 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2017 92,500 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 89,898 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 88,615 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Apr 2015 88,584 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 80,401 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 79,121 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lamder wiring chafing on exhaust heat sheld

n/s wipper blade split

o/s/r tyre inner tead cracking up

Pass 14 Feb 2013 79,121 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

lamder wiring chafing on exhaust heat sheld

n/s wipper blade split

o/s/r tyre inner tead cracking up

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,998 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2012 73,997 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 61,312 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 51,561 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 38,466 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 27,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,854 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Fail 8 Sep 2006 21,031 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2006 21,031 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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WK53 AEO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WK53 AEO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK53 AEO registered?

WK53 AEO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is WK53 AEO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK53 AEO shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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