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YT53 ORP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,642 mi
Last recorded74,642 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 ORP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 74,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 15 Sep 2025 74,642 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Sep 2024 66,823 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Sep 2023 60,331 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 56,235 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear axel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 51,562 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases 2 parts of the centre exhaust has small leaks (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2020 47,021 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2019 44,582 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 41,178 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2017 36,486 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 31,052 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2015 28,444 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 25,088 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 25,088 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 22,878 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 3 Oct 2013 22,878 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 20,537 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 18,382 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2010 16,551 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 14,545 miles

Slight damage to n/s/f outer tyre wall.

Pass 10 Sep 2008 12,097 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 12,097 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 9,474 miles

Nearside Lower Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 6,982 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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YT53 ORP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YT53 ORP, 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 YT53 ORP registered?

YT53 ORP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is YT53 ORP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT53 ORP shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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