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BD52 GYH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

68,633 mi
Last recorded68,633 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GYH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 68,633 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2022 62,984 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2021 57,781 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 54,861 miles

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

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

Rear surface corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2019 52,198 miles

Rear surface corroded

Pass 3 Dec 2016 48,066 miles

Offside Rear foot brake slow

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Rear both rear springs corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 45,303 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 41,677 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 37,720 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2013 37,720 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jan 2013 37,157 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 22 Jan 2013 37,156 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a pin or bush of a lower wishbone inner bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both rear bump stops u/s

Pass 13 Feb 2012 34,575 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 30,878 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 28,352 miles

rear brakes noisey

Pass 25 Feb 2009 24,386 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2009 24,386 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 20,472 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,958 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 15,019 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 GYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

BD52 GYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 February 2003.

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