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WV53 LXX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

117,926 mi
Last recorded117,926 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LXX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Fail 12 Nov 2025 117,926 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush at rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (marked in yellow) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2024 104,867 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2023 104,210 miles

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Sep 2023 104,142 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2021 99,251 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2020 93,965 miles

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

Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 86,878 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2018 80,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2017 74,211 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to wheel cylinders both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Aug 2016 66,633 miles

Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2015 59,344 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,682 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2014 51,682 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 47,256 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 42,575 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 38,146 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2010 32,313 miles

Front Brake Disc's Worn

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

Fail 5 Sep 2009 27,250 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2009 27,250 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 21,371 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 16,278 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 12,264 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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WV53 LXX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV53 LXX, 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 WV53 LXX registered?

WV53 LXX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 September 2003.

Is WV53 LXX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WV53 LXX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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