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GU52 XLD

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,665 mi
Last recorded99,665 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 XLD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 99,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (no cords) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

slight leak from rear exhaust

Pass 29 Jan 2025 90,735 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2024 81,998 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 77,995 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 75,202 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2021 73,722 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2019 70,768 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 7 Mar 2018 67,631 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 67,631 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 66,772 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 66,772 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 65,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm tyre perishing and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre perishing and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre perishing and splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 7 Mar 2016 65,465 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.9mm tyre perishing and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm tyre perishing and splitting (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm tyre perishing and splitting (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 64,062 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Feb 2014 62,649 miles

N/S/F TYRE IN POOR CONDITION

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,802 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 51,302 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2012 51,301 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2011 46,363 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,001 miles

engine management light on

missfire

Pass 10 Feb 2009 39,201 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 35,595 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,469 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,952 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 25,952 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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 XLD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 XLD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GU52 XLD registered?

GU52 XLD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 January 2003.

Is GU52 XLD safe to buy?

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