MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
76,706 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged Side wall damaged and punctured (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes corroded in several places (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fuel filter corroded advise replacing
Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake has long travel
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes corroded at axle mounting clips both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
Front exhaust flexi deteriorated
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Engine management warning light on
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
General corrosion to the underside including subframe, rear axle beam and all suspension components
Oil leak ()
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
rear silencer deteorated
n/s mirror unit and glass broken [still usable]
o/s/r handbrake cable outer covering rubbed thou
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BN52 EDV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.
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 EDV, 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 EDV registered?
BN52 EDV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2003.
Is BN52 EDV safe to buy?
The MOT history for BN52 EDV shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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