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GU52 VVN

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

93,052 mi
Last recorded93,052 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 VVN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2018 93,052 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2018 93,051 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested DUE TO CONDITION OF EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel badly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel badly distorted RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 79,294 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 79,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 75,732 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 70,035 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 64,541 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,987 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 54,335 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 54,335 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 26 Jul 2011 48,204 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 48,204 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 41,515 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 35,445 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 1 Aug 2008 30,519 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 23,357 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 18,173 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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GU52 VVN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GU52 VVN, 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 VVN registered?

GU52 VVN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is GU52 VVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 VVN shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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