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FY52 SSK

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,903 mi
Last recorded128,903 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 SSK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2020 128,903 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front bonnet locking devise modified

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread stepped 2mm [1855514] (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))

Rear boot not openning

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 2 Apr 2019 119,416 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 2 Apr 2019 119,416 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached rear bush (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 13 Mar 2018 109,175 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres

Offside wiper

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear reg plate

Rear shock dust covers

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 109,175 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front tyres

Offside wiper

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear reg plate

Rear shock dust covers

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

Pass 5 Apr 2017 108,582 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Rear reg plate

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

rear shock covers

Fail 5 Apr 2017 108,582 miles

Rear reg plate

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

rear shock covers

Pass 31 Mar 2016 105,689 miles

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wishbones (2.4.G.2)

Nearside mirror

Rear reg plate

Rear shock covers

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2015 100,791 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear shock dust covers

Pass 27 Mar 2015 100,791 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

rear shock dust covers

Pass 5 Mar 2014 94,153 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 87,013 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 79,245 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 71,134 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 63,945 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,718 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2008 47,419 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 38,804 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2006 28,527 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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FY52 SSK is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FY52 SSK, 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 FY52 SSK registered?

FY52 SSK is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 January 2003.

Is FY52 SSK safe to buy?

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