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WX53 DDF

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

90,824 mi
Last recorded90,824 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2018 90,824 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Fail 30 Jul 2018 90,780 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 14 Jul 2017 81,753 miles

Offside Rear tyre perished / cracked

Fail 3 Jul 2017 81,427 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and over 6yrs old (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jul 2016 72,450 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2016 72,450 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexible section (7.1.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Silencer (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 70,427 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,958 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2014 67,958 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 65,668 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2012 63,703 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jul 2012 63,703 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 61,003 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,616 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 54,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2008 50,736 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2007 41,187 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 29,382 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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WX53 DDF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 WX53 DDF, 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 WX53 DDF registered?

WX53 DDF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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