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EO52 LGC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,193 mi
Last recorded92,193 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 LGC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 92,193 miles

O/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 9 Dec 2020 92,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

O/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover deteriorated

Rear brake pipes corroded in places

Fail 5 Jun 2020 92,133 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2019 112,056 miles

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2019 112,039 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Coil spring corroded All 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2018 109,588 miles

Front windscreen scratched

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 107,303 miles

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

Rear exhaust tailpipe rusty

engine management light on dash

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,684 miles

front brake discs have surface rust

Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,684 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake discs have surface rust

Pass 21 Oct 2014 93,443 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2014 93,443 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2013 85,939 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Oct 2013 85,939 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,506 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 83,506 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2011 76,344 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 67,441 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 67,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 14 Nov 2009 57,997 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 48,547 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 48,547 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS WEARING LOW.

N/S/F TYRE WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE.

Pass 13 Aug 2007 34,694 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 23,803 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 20,998 miles

BOTH NUMBER PLATES DISCOLOURING, ADVISE REPLACING.

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 LGC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 EO52 LGC, 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 EO52 LGC registered?

EO52 LGC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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