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HJ52 WCF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

84,609 mi
Last recorded84,609 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHJ52 WCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2019 84,609 miles

Slight exhaust blow

Pass 14 Feb 2018 81,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 14 Feb 2018 81,654 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Feb 2017 73,422 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bush starting to split and perished

Pass 2 Feb 2016 64,755 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2015 58,252 miles

N/S/R tyre slighty out off shape

Pass 3 Feb 2014 50,629 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 22 Jan 2013 45,248 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)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 40,182 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 35,266 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 30,126 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2010 30,126 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,285 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 19,701 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 15,712 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 7 Feb 2006 12,169 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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HJ52 WCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HJ52 WCF, 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 HJ52 WCF registered?

HJ52 WCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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