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AV52 PUA

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

78,747 mi
Last recorded78,747 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 PUA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 78,747 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Jun 2018 74,699 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 May 2017 71,844 miles

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

Pass 3 Oct 2015 71,548 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 67,190 miles

SLIGHT NOISE NEARSIDE WHEEL BEARING

Fail 27 Sep 2014 67,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

SLIGHT NOISE NEARSIDE WHEEL BEARING

Pass 26 Sep 2013 60,496 miles

n.s front lower arm bush slightly worn

rear tailpipe corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2012 54,136 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 50,240 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2011 50,237 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear wheel damaged

Pass 27 Mar 2010 43,136 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 29,797 miles

Front brake discs deterioating

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 29,797 miles

Front brake discs deterioating

Pass 27 Mar 2008 19,647 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 19,250 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 16,345 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 13,275 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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AV52 PUA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AV52 PUA, 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 AV52 PUA registered?

AV52 PUA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is AV52 PUA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV52 PUA shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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