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WX53 DFO

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

98,591 mi
Last recorded98,591 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 DFO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 98,591 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 98,591 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 90,571 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2016 82,837 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 27 Jan 2016 82,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,174 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 73,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 68,581 miles

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewall

slight grating noise on rear brakes

Pass 9 Feb 2013 64,747 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 58,295 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 49,041 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 34,417 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 31,014 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Pass 9 Sep 2008 27,629 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 22,145 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 17,675 miles

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

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

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 DFO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 WX53 DFO, 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 DFO registered?

WX53 DFO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 September 2003.

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