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BD52 FKA

2003 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

78,974 mi
Last recorded78,974 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 FKA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2025 78,974 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2024 78,821 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2024 78,808 miles

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

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2023 77,609 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2023 77,609 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Oct 2022 74,565 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2021 73,129 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 73,129 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 70,420 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 66,999 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2019 66,997 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 May 2018 64,926 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 63,335 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 May 2016 60,250 miles

advise nearside rear tyre wearing low on approx 2.5mm

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on inside face

Pass 11 May 2015 56,163 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing low on inner edges of tread and nearside front on approx 3mm

front brake discs slightly pitted on inside face

front exhaust deteriorated

Pass 13 May 2014 52,123 miles

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm

Fail 12 May 2014 52,120 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

front brake discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 14 May 2013 46,324 miles

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

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust corroded and weak

Pass 16 May 2012 42,167 miles

nearside rear tyre on approx 3mm worn inner edge

rear exhaust deteriorated (corroded)

Pass 20 May 2011 38,584 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 34,175 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 34,173 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

offside front tyre on approx 3mm

Pass 9 Mar 2009 29,151 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 25,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 May 2008 25,144 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 15,057 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 10,187 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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BD52 FKA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 BD52 FKA, 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 BD52 FKA registered?

BD52 FKA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is BD52 FKA safe to buy?

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