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SEAT Arosa

Silver · Petrol · 2004 · 998 cc

LB53 UNYMOT history

LB53 UNY is a silver petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 7 Feb 2004. Its MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 88,924 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Nov 2025
Mileage
88,924 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB53 UNY
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
7 Feb 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LB53 UNY was last recorded at 88,924 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 5,054 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
83,870 miles · 26 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
5,054 miles
Average per year
3,797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 88,924 miles
  • 2024 – 83,870 miles
  • 2023 – 78,259 miles
  • 2022 – 74,873 miles
  • 2021 – 71,048 miles
  • 2020 – 66,992 miles
  • 2019 – 63,496 miles
  • 2018 – 61,244 miles
  • 2017 – 59,052 miles
  • 2016 – 57,741 miles
  • 2015 – 57,260 miles
  • 2014 – 55,777 miles
  • 2013 – 51,159 miles
  • 2012 – 46,764 miles
  • 2011 – 44,107 miles
  • 2010 – 35,121 miles
  • 2009 – 27,145 miles
  • 2008 – 22,602 miles
  • 2007 – 17,500 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail88,924 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Both rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside door mirror glass taped up

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 2 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail88,924 miles (+5,054)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,924 miles
    Test number
    166808900688
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55r14 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass83,870 miles (+5,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    83,870 miles
    Test number
    410321558881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber top mount deteriorated

  3. Pass78,259 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    320724426398
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail78,259 miles (+3,386)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,259 miles
    Test number
    204127848422
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front corroded inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass74,873 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    372253466646

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail74,873 miles (+3,825)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,873 miles
    Test number
    861176131482
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass71,048 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    71,048 miles
    Test number
    505952125468
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail71,048 miles (+4,056)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,048 miles
    Test number
    399732582989
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass66,992 miles (+3,496)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    66,992 miles
    Test number
    560038934181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass63,496 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    990754842125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail63,496 miles (+2,252)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,496 miles
    Test number
    597803489485
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass61,244 miles (+1,150)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    61,244 miles
    Test number
    735236318626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass60,094 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    60,094 miles
    Test number
    119042878659
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass taped up

  14. Fail60,093 miles (+1,041)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    787250792645
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shock absorber bump stops deteriorated
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass taped up

  15. Pass59,052 miles (+1,311)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    59,052 miles
    Test number
    977052173236
    • AdvisoryEngine covers and under trays fitted
    • AdvisorySteering column has slight play

  16. Pass57,741 miles (+481)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    57,741 miles
    Test number
    992869234491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass57,260 miles (+1,483)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    57,260 miles
    Test number
    625225205049
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

  18. Pass55,777 miles (+4,618)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    55,777 miles
    Test number
    779129534009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass51,159 miles (+4,395)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    51,159 miles
    Test number
    478581753004
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass46,764 miles (+2,657)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    46,764 miles
    Test number
    149046442037
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  21. Pass44,107 miles (+8,986)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    44,107 miles
    Test number
    355263251051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs are corroded on inner face.

  22. Pass35,121 miles (+7,976)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    35,121 miles
    Test number
    362196310034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass27,145 miles (+4,543)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    27,145 miles
    Test number
    894841839026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass22,602 miles (+5,102)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    22,602 miles
    Test number
    292292038074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass17,500 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    17,500 miles
    Test number
    674883337078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB53 UNY

Does LB53 UNY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LB53 UNY expired on 28 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LB53 UNY?
The MOT on LB53 UNY expired on 28 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LB53 UNY done?
LB53 UNY was recorded at 88,924 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 3,797 miles a year.
Has LB53 UNY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB53 UNY has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on LB53 UNY ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB53 UNY find?
LB53 UNY failed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability; nearside front suspension arm ball joint excessively worn; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn, and 6 more.

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