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BD52 GYS

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

111,231 mi
Last recorded111,231 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD52 GYS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2023 111,231 miles

Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 96,792 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2020 87,967 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2020 87,967 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Apr 2019 74,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 74,545 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 66,125 miles

n/s cv has a pin hole

small exhaust blow

Pass 4 Apr 2017 61,369 miles

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

N/S Mirror glass damaged

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Light damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2017 61,305 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 155/70-13 75T (4.1.D.1b)

Both rear tyres severely perished/splitting

Engine management light on

Engine missfiring

Front brake discs severely worn/lipped

N/S Mirror glass damaged

N/S/R Tyres outer sidewall damaged

Nearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin Very low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

O/S/R Light damaged

Pass 19 Mar 2016 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 19 Mar 2016 54,933 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view mirror glass cracked (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 51,090 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 49,405 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 47,286 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 45,244 miles

Damage on offside front wing.

Fail 23 Jul 2012 45,244 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Damage on offside front wing.

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Jul 2011 43,042 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 40,573 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 37,878 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2008 35,006 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 30,355 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 26,335 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 GYS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GYS, 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 GYS registered?

BD52 GYS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 February 2003.

Is BD52 GYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD52 GYS shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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