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BN52 CUY

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

93,198 mi
Last recorded93,198 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 CUY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 93,198 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Fail 8 May 2017 93,198 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 10 May 2016 83,095 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 80,427 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

oil leak

Pass 7 May 2014 76,766 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front exhuast bracket corroded

Pass 8 May 2013 72,455 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 68,951 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 66,083 miles

both front brake disc's corroded but not seriously weakened

Fail 17 May 2011 66,083 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both front brake disc's corroded but not seriously weakened

Pass 25 Jun 2010 59,985 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 59,985 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 55,883 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 39,923 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2008 39,908 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

off side front tyre damaged on side wall

Pass 16 Jan 2007 29,436 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 29,432 miles

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

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 24,961 miles

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

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 CUY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CUY, 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 BN52 CUY registered?

BN52 CUY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is BN52 CUY safe to buy?

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