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BN52 EDV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

76,706 mi
Last recorded76,706 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN52 EDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Fail 25 Jan 2019 76,706 miles

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 69,728 miles

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 64,662 miles

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) ()

Pass 25 Jul 2015 44,178 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 37,410 miles

rear silencer deteorated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 32,280 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 31,337 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 28,603 miles

n/s mirror unit and glass broken [still usable]

o/s/r handbrake cable outer covering rubbed thou

Pass 5 Feb 2011 26,823 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 23,971 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 20,929 miles

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)

Pass 2 Feb 2008 17,684 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2007 14,547 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2006 10,894 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 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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