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EO52 LGA

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2025
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

68,561 mi
Last recorded68,561 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LGA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 68,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2024 68,551 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2023 67,188 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

front brake discs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2022 66,152 miles

Exhaust and mountings

Front brake discs worn and corroded

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 64,541 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 20 Nov 2020 63,459 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2019 61,866 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside front tyre slightly perished

Pass 27 Nov 2018 58,864 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Nov 2017 55,721 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2016 51,626 miles

front discs worn inner face

Pass 12 Dec 2015 46,819 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2014 40,867 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2013 35,471 miles

engine management lamp on.

nearside front tyre bald on inside edge and worn close to the legal limit.

offside front tyre worn on outside edge and worn to 3mm.

Pass 15 Dec 2012 22,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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)

all tyres starting to perish

nearside front tyre has a cut side wall - not deep enough to reach cords

nearside front tyre is feathered on edges

offside front tyre feathered on outter edge

wheels have centre caps fitted - retainers not checked

Pass 6 Jan 2012 10,657 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 10,467 miles

rear wiper blade is split

Pass 5 Jan 2010 9,987 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 9,450 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 8,807 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 7,826 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 5,232 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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EO52 LGA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue 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 EO52 LGA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EO52 LGA registered?

EO52 LGA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is EO52 LGA safe to buy?

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