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WX53 UJJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

123,787 mi
Last recorded123,787 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UJJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2020 123,787 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2019 122,066 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 117,865 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 14 Nov 2018 117,865 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 110,927 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2016 104,058 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 104,058 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2015 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Nov 2015 96,589 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2014 90,790 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 84,671 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 84,671 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 73,574 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2011 62,432 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2010 46,038 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 32,729 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2009 32,720 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 25,218 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 20,959 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 20,959 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Sep 2006 17,041 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 UJJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red 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 UJJ, 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 UJJ registered?

WX53 UJJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 September 2003.

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