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WX53 DFF

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

86,020 mi
Last recorded86,020 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DFF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 86,020 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 85,962 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

Pass 28 May 2019 76,253 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 76,253 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2018 73,910 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 70,161 miles

EML light on dash

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 70,161 miles

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

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

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

EML light on dash

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear bump stop broken

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear bump stop broken

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2016 66,531 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust box rear corroded

Pass 13 May 2015 62,881 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside rear tyre craching.

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 May 2014 60,041 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 56,582 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 May 2012 53,285 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 50,216 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 50,214 miles

Nearside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 37,981 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 36,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 34,905 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2008 34,905 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2007 30,515 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,491 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear regastraton plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Sep 2006 22,320 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 DFF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DFF, 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 DFF registered?

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

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