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FE52 HHW

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

106,092 mi
Last recorded106,092 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE52 HHW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2017 106,092 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex has slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper pin has play (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine has bad oil leak ()

Fail 14 Dec 2017 105,636 miles

Nearside Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex has slight leak (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed upper pin has play (6.2.B.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak engine has bad oil leak ()

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,929 miles

EML illuminated

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

Fail 7 Dec 2016 98,929 miles

EML illuminated

Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured nearside and offside (1.1.A.3e)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced nearside and offside (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2015 93,008 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2015 93,007 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 88,934 miles

engine light on

n/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Fail 1 Sep 2014 88,934 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

o/s/r tyre cracked and perishing

Pass 8 Aug 2013 82,545 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2013 82,540 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 76,929 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 70,724 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 65,706 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 60,468 miles

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2009 60,468 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 47,920 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2007 37,619 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 27,452 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

Fail 29 Aug 2006 27,450 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

n/s/f brake disc distorted

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

rear foot brake efforts low

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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FE52 HHW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 FE52 HHW, 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 FE52 HHW registered?

FE52 HHW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 January 2003.

Is FE52 HHW safe to buy?

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