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EX52 ZYL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

73,773 mi
Last recorded73,773 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX52 ZYL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2024 73,773 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2023 70,077 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 27 Jun 2022 65,300 miles

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

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

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

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Breaking Up

Fail 27 Jun 2022 65,300 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension Bump Stops Breaking Up

Pass 2 Jun 2021 61,050 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2019 60,647 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 59,672 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 58,615 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 30 Jun 2016 57,373 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 57,302 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 56,041 miles

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 53,661 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 50,909 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 48,360 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 28 Jun 2012 48,352 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 16 Jun 2011 44,689 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside face

nearside front tyre worn low on inside edge

Pass 22 Jun 2010 41,669 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 38,827 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,778 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 26 Jun 2007 32,491 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 28,341 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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EX52 ZYL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZYL, 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 ZYL registered?

EX52 ZYL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 February 2003.

Is EX52 ZYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX52 ZYL shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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