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WX53 UKB

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

56,349 mi
Last recorded56,349 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 UKB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2024 56,349 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 47,755 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2022 39,474 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 33,249 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2022 33,247 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2021 29,580 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

corrosion to front brake discs

Fail 30 Mar 2021 29,580 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

both rear tyres uneven wear

corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 3 Oct 2019 19,791 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has grease looking to be leaking out slightly but no sign of a hole or cut

Fail 2 Oct 2019 19,791 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords two in outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer cv boot has grease looking to be leaking out slightly but no sign of a hole or cut

Pass 22 Sep 2018 17,564 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 17,004 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 16,236 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2015 15,394 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 14,171 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2013 12,803 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 11,638 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 11,627 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2011 10,867 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 9,903 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 9,097 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 8,119 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2007 6,838 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 5,514 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 UKB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 UKB, 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 UKB registered?

WX53 UKB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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