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KG52 VGJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,911 mi
Last recorded114,911 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG52 VGJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2018 114,911 miles

Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak osr shocki (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nsf osf bottom arm rear bushes split and worin (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nsf osf drop links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs and pads coroding (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plastic coating (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine /gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nsf nsr osr (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 106,774 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Fail 10 Nov 2017 106,774 miles

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

Central Front Lower Oil leak ()

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 99,915 miles

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 93,078 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2014 86,805 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 80,262 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 73,265 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 73,265 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 66,456 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 59,564 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 52,185 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 44,377 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 35,837 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2006 27,503 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 23,608 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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KG52 VGJ 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 81.3%.

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 KG52 VGJ, 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 KG52 VGJ registered?

KG52 VGJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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The MOT history for KG52 VGJ shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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