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AO52 RCV

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

91,933 mi
Last recorded91,933 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO52 RCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2025 91,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2025 91,933 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing offside rear (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Sep 2025 90,716 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Both (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front rubbing on lower arm

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

Pass 9 Jul 2024 85,271 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2023 83,185 miles

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2022 80,992 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack (3.2 (a) (i))

all tyres stretched on rims

Fail 28 Nov 2022 80,910 miles

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

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Dec 2021

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

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

no rear seats fitted

Pass 16 Nov 2020 62,232 miles

headlamp lenses deteriorated, advise polish

Pass 18 Nov 2019 53,037 miles
Pass 3 May 2018 45,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2017 38,836 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 38,836 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 38,752 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Sep 2014 37,609 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 36,678 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 36,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 35,805 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 34,805 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 33,828 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 32,554 miles

1. cut in o/s front tyre outer side wall, not to cords at time of test. 2. both front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges. 3. both front brake discs becoming distorted.

Pass 19 Jan 2009 29,345 miles

1. rear tyres wearing low. 2. front brake discs pitted.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 25,379 miles

front brake discs pitted.

Pass 19 Feb 2007 21,176 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 17,617 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 17,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

front brake discs becoming corroded on inside edges

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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AO52 RCV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AO52 RCV, 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 AO52 RCV registered?

AO52 RCV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 February 2003.

Is AO52 RCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO52 RCV shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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