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BD52 GXY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

45,778 mi
Last recorded45,778 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GXY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 45,778 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight surface corrosion under vehicle to some mechanical components

Pass 5 Dec 2018 44,438 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2018 44,436 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2017 42,641 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2016 39,303 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 33,066 miles

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

Fail 14 Feb 2015 33,066 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 22 Feb 2014 26,800 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2013 20,434 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 14,473 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 10,260 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2011 10,260 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 Jun 2008 6,715 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 6,596 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 6,596 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 5,524 miles

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

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 GXY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GXY, 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 GXY registered?

BD52 GXY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is BD52 GXY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 GXY shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD52 GXY have outstanding finance?

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