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DU52 XUM

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

95,482 mi
Last recorded95,482 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 XUM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 95,482 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front brake discs rusty worn

osf wishbone bush worn

osf/nsf tyres low on inner edge

slight uneven wear on rear tyres

Pass 4 Aug 2015 89,320 miles

Front both tyres perishing slightly

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside slight play in steering arm inner joint

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

Rear wiper split

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of seatbelt

oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,701 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

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

Oil leak

offside rear shocker dust cover loose

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

slight dampness around fuel tank

windows not operating

Fail 4 Aug 2014 82,701 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

centre exhaust pipe corroded & has slight blow

offside rear shocker dust cover loose

offside rear tyre has slight uneven wear on inner edge

rear washer not working

slight dampness around fuel tank

windows not operating

Pass 5 Aug 2013 75,657 miles

Both rear bump stops deterated

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 5 Aug 2013 75,657 miles

Both rear bump stops deterated

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Oil leak

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 23 Nov 2012 71,491 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 71,491 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 63,549 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 54,479 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 54,479 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 46,756 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 37,419 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 37,419 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 24,437 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 16,534 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 14,417 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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DU52 XUM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black 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 DU52 XUM, 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 DU52 XUM registered?

DU52 XUM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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