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GU52 YOW

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

61,366 mi
Last recorded61,366 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 YOW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2013 61,366 miles

slight bulge nearside front tyre

Fail 29 Jan 2013 61,366 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

slight bulge nearside front tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2012 49,791 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 42,096 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 38,139 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,849 miles

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

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

n/s front of this vehicle has been damaged repair.

Pass 29 Jan 2007 26,035 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2007 25,552 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 14,911 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 YOW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YOW, 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

How do I check the history of GU52 YOW?

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What year was GU52 YOW registered?

GU52 YOW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is GU52 YOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 YOW shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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