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WR53 VTJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,412 mi
Last recorded67,412 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 VTJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 67,412 miles

Both outer sills damaged

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 28 Jun 2019 67,408 miles

Emissions not tested Overheating (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim too high Both (4.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Both outer sills damaged

Exhaust flexi damaged

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective N/s & o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 67,408 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2017 55,618 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2016 42,337 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 37,429 miles
Fail 27 May 2015 37,429 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2014 32,427 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 32,427 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 26,239 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2012 20,977 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 11,231 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 11,231 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 6,734 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 5,958 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 4,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 3,826 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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WR53 VTJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WR53 VTJ, 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 WR53 VTJ registered?

WR53 VTJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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