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CX52 YBD

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,170 mi
Last recorded76,170 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 YBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 26 Apr 2017 76,170 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat & middle to rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

both rear tyres heavy uneven wear inside edge

damage to offside rear of vehicle (light & bumper)

front section exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Apr 2016 69,825 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

catalyic converter blowing

exhaust front pipe mounting deteriorated

n/s mirror cracked

o/s/r lamp and bumper slightly damaged

uneven wear on the rear tyres

Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,809 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear bumpstops deteriorated

both rear tyres cracked & perished

Pass 28 Apr 2014 56,639 miles

n/s mirror damaged

n/s/r shock absorber cover loose

o/s/f and n/s/f suspension arm rear bushes peeling

rear tyres uneven wear 185/55 14

Fail 29 Apr 2013 47,624 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both rear tyres perished on outer edge

exhaust bracket broken

slight play in steering

slight play in top mounts

Pass 29 Apr 2013 47,624 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

both rear tyres perished on outer edge

exhaust bracket broken

slight play in steering

slight play in top mounts

Pass 2 Apr 2012 40,473 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,473 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 34,538 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 34,538 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 27,555 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 27,555 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 22,735 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 15,102 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,547 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 8,874 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 2 Feb 2006 8,874 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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CX52 YBD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CX52 YBD, 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 CX52 YBD registered?

CX52 YBD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is CX52 YBD safe to buy?

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