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EX52 VMP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

35,406 mi
Last recorded35,406 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 VMP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 35,406 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 32,063 miles

slightly perished tyres

Pass 2 Jun 2014 28,148 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 23,895 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2012 20,373 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 16,449 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 12,206 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 9,541 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 7,427 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 7,415 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

evidence of engine oil leak

Pass 24 Apr 2007 7,348 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Apr 2006 6,976 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 6,953 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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EX52 VMP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EX52 VMP, 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 EX52 VMP registered?

EX52 VMP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2003.

Is EX52 VMP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 VMP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EX52 VMP have outstanding finance?

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