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GU52 VVE

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,006 mi
Last recorded100,006 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VVE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,006 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

engine light on.

vehicle has modified suspension.

Pass 16 Mar 2016 97,010 miles

vehicle has modified suspension.

Pass 12 Oct 2015 92,796 miles

Engine light on.

Rear vehicle camber angles modified.

Pass 20 Feb 2015 85,312 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 84,922 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2013 84,892 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 76,141 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 72,274 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 72,257 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2011 66,926 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 31 Jan 2011 66,926 miles

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 23 Jan 2010 61,064 miles

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 61,064 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2008 54,519 miles

e/m light on

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate.

Fail 17 Dec 2008 54,519 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front and rear registration plates starting to deteriorate.

o/s door mirror cover missing.

Pass 3 Sep 2007 44,525 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 36,114 miles

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

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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GU52 VVE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GU52 VVE, 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 GU52 VVE registered?

GU52 VVE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 January 2003.

Is GU52 VVE safe to buy?

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