2003 SEAT Arosa 1.4L Diesel · YT53 OPY
2003 SEAT Arosa (1.4L, diesel). First registered 05 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 170,184 miles. MOT expired on 04 Apr 2024.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 04 Apr 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 170,184 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.4L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YT53 OPY Key Findings
- 3 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/04/2023
- 170,184 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YT53 OPY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
3 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Seat Arosa (YT53 OPY) between December 2021 and April 2023.
The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 06 April 2023 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (6 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 8 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))”; “Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))”; “Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (”.
YT53 OPY Mileage History
- 11/12/2021165,162 mi
- 31/03/2023170,184 mi+5,022 mi
- 06/04/2023170,184 mi
Average of roughly 3,814 miles per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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