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BN52 BKV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

82,123 mi
Last recorded82,123 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 BKV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2015 82,123 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 20 Jan 2014 66,388 miles

n/s door mirror cover missing

Fail 20 Jan 2014 66,386 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

n/s door mirror cover missing

Pass 5 Feb 2013 51,530 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 51,530 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 20,736 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 16,014 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 17,344 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 8,659 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 6,658 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 5,521 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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BN52 BKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 BN52 BKV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN52 BKV?

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What year was BN52 BKV registered?

BN52 BKV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is BN52 BKV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN52 BKV shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN52 BKV have outstanding finance?

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