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YX53 CWT

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

105,984 mi
Last recorded105,984 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 CWT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2021 105,984 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s & o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 98,593 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 98,576 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability axle beam bush. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability axle beam bush. (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Dec 2018 89,535 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 84,995 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 80,435 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2015 76,461 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2014 73,614 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2014 73,614 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2013 69,960 miles

front brake discs corroded

o/s/f tyre cuts on side wall not to cords

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

rear seats folded down rear seat belts not checked

Pass 27 Dec 2012 65,602 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 61,262 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Dec 2010 57,109 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2010 57,190 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front brake discs slightly pitted

offside headlight poor beam image

Pass 2 Jun 2009 53,967 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 46,071 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 46,068 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 42,176 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 35,724 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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YX53 CWT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YX53 CWT, 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 YX53 CWT registered?

YX53 CWT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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