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KR52 OEH

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

114,495 mi
Last recorded114,495 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OEH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 114,495 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 114,495 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 110,359 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 110,353 miles

Centre 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)

Pass 17 Jun 2014 107,381 miles

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 107,381 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 103,453 miles

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

nsr shock absorber bump rubber broken

osr shock absorber bump rubber broken

Fail 1 Jul 2013 103,453 miles

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

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

nsr shock absorber bump rubber broken

osr shock absorber bump rubber broken

Pass 22 Jun 2012 94,012 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

Fail 22 Jun 2012 94,012 miles

Brake servo insecurely mounted (3.6.A.2a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

both rear shock absorber bump stops broken

osr tyre large split on inner edge

Pass 21 Jun 2011 79,781 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 70,049 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2010 70,049 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 59,666 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 48,167 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 41,996 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 31,248 miles

Offside Stop lamp slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

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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KR52 OEH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 KR52 OEH, 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 KR52 OEH registered?

KR52 OEH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 2003.

Is KR52 OEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OEH shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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