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GK52 WZX

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

125,119 mi
Last recorded125,119 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK52 WZX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2020 125,119 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 121,806 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2019 121,806 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 120,258 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 120,258 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2017 117,466 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2017 117,466 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 114,724 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 114,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 111,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Feb 2015 111,856 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Pass 30 Jan 2014 108,841 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Feb 2013 106,104 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2012 103,599 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2012 103,589 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 103,479 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,502 miles

near side headlamp has top mounting screws missing but lamp is still secure.

off side rea tyre side wall dmaged near to limit.

Pass 5 Feb 2009 70,276 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE IS WORN / WEARING SMOOTH ON INNER TREAD EDGE.

Offside front tyre is starting to wear on inner tread edge.

Pass 25 Jan 2008 54,473 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 54,473 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 36,825 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 19,913 miles

advise off side front tyre outer side walls slightly damaged.

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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GK52 WZX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 GK52 WZX, 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 GK52 WZX registered?

GK52 WZX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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