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EO52 MVZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2019
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,459 mi
Last recorded108,459 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO52 MVZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2018 108,459 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front and rear springs corroded

Pass 23 Nov 2017 101,075 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 21 Nov 2017 101,075 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine management light on

Pass 19 Nov 2016 101,004 miles

Offside Front o/s front tyre close to legal limit

Pass 19 Nov 2015 100,988 miles

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

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

rear shockabsorber dust covers adrift

Fail 19 Nov 2015 100,988 miles

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

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

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

rear shockabsorber dust covers adrift

Pass 19 Nov 2014 100,121 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,796 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 91,299 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 82,245 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2012 82,223 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 72,756 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 72,755 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 63,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 63,587 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2009 55,985 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 42,781 miles
Fail 27 Dec 2007 42,781 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 42,772 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2007 38,447 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,563 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 MVZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MVZ, 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 MVZ registered?

EO52 MVZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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