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EJ52 KLM

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

57,323 mi
Last recorded57,323 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ52 KLM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 57,323 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sills (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2024 55,357 miles

Nearside Front Lower wing corroded

Pass 11 Jan 2023 52,391 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 50,934 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 0 s f arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 49,680 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 48,247 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2019 44,539 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2017 41,119 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 38,774 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 35,716 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 33,201 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2013 31,083 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 28,304 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 19 Dec 2011 26,679 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 17 Dec 2010 24,099 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 21,498 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 18,695 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 18,695 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2007 16,422 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2006 13,997 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2006 11,283 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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EJ52 KLM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 EJ52 KLM, 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 EJ52 KLM registered?

EJ52 KLM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 January 2003.

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