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HN52 HNU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,622 mi
Last recorded86,622 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN52 HNU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 86,622 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2017 75,259 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 67,202 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 67,202 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2015 65,361 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2015 65,361 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 64,233 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 63,246 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 25 Apr 2014 63,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Feb 2013 59,406 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 12 Feb 2013 59,406 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Jan 2012 53,957 miles

exhaust front pipe hanger cracked, system still supported ok.

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 25 Jan 2012 53,957 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust front pipe hanger cracked, system still supported ok.

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2011 45,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Fail 11 Jan 2011 45,723 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 37,706 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 37,701 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Exhaust manifold blowing slightly

Rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 5 Jan 2009 29,890 miles

Exhaust manifold gaskits blowing

Front pads getting low

Rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 7 Jan 2008 25,031 miles

Exhaust manifold gaskit blowing slightly

Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,280 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 16,634 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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HN52 HNU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 HN52 HNU, 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 HN52 HNU registered?

HN52 HNU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is HN52 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for HN52 HNU shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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