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HW52 FOF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

62,836 mi
Last recorded62,836 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW52 FOF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2024 62,836 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2023 61,473 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2023 61,473 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 185 / 55 / 14 H (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2022 59,503 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2021 57,881 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 54,985 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2019 52,819 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 52,800 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

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

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2018 50,645 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Oct 2017 48,547 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 48,547 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 46,098 miles

nearside front tyre perished

offside rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 6 Oct 2015 43,283 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 40,531 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 37,554 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Oct 2013 37,554 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 34,549 miles

Both front tyres perished in tread area.

Pass 12 Oct 2011 31,940 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 31,940 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Oct 2010 28,991 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 26,330 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 23,479 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 20,632 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,658 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 15,776 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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HW52 FOF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 HW52 FOF, 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 HW52 FOF registered?

HW52 FOF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is HW52 FOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW52 FOF shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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