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GU52 ZDS

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Sep 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

63,914 mi
Last recorded63,914 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU52 ZDS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 63,914 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2024 63,591 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2023 62,820 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 6 Jun 2023 62,819 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Jun 2022 61,270 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2021 58,331 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 54,813 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 51,202 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2019 51,202 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 48,649 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2018 48,649 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 47,002 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2017 47,002 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and anti roll bar link. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 45,726 miles

BOTH front door check straps missing

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 18 Jun 2016 45,669 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall cracking (4.1.D.1a)

BOTH front door check straps missing

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

Nearside Front Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

nearside rear tyre inner wall cracking

Pass 20 Jun 2015 42,349 miles

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

Fail 20 Jun 2015 42,349 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 38,499 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 34,672 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 25,755 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 25,730 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Jan 2011 23,727 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 23,727 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 19,788 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2009 12,903 miles

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jan 2009 12,894 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jan 2008 4,450 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 2,403 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 2,144 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 ZDS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 ZDS, 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 ZDS registered?

GU52 ZDS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is GU52 ZDS safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU52 ZDS shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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