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BV52 YNT

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

14,618 mi
Last recorded14,618 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 YNT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 14,618 miles

Corrosion on front and rear suspension parts.

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))

Pass 9 Dec 2024 14,526 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2023 14,513 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2022 14,505 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Dec 2021 14,476 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front tyers cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Dec 2020 14,464 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 14,408 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Dec 2019 14,407 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2018 14,114 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 13,588 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 13,189 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 12,648 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 12,646 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 12,034 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 11,668 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 10,298 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 9,827 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2010 9,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 9,198 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 8,536 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 7,790 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 7,790 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 7,231 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 6,629 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 5,557 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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BV52 YNT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 BV52 YNT, 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 BV52 YNT registered?

BV52 YNT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 January 2003.

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