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KN52 UMT

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Nov 2026
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

42,060 mi
Last recorded42,060 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN52 UMT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 42,060 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2025 42,052 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 37,343 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2024 35,113 miles
Pass 27 May 2023 33,881 miles
Fail 27 May 2023 33,881 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 33,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner plus outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 24 Jan 2022 33,461 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner plus outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 32,552 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 31,636 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2020 31,636 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 30,452 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 30,447 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 28,893 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 28,893 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 27,559 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 26,044 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 24,600 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 23,142 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2014 23,142 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2013 21,484 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 19,572 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2012 19,503 miles

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

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)

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2011 17,293 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2011 17,293 miles

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

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)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 15,622 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 13,354 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 9,356 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 4,540 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 2,418 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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KN52 UMT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KN52 UMT, 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 KN52 UMT registered?

KN52 UMT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is KN52 UMT safe to buy?

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