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KR52 OJA

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

67,337 mi
Last recorded67,337 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR52 OJA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 67,337 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

both rear suspension bump stops in poor condition

exhaust corroded and slight blow from rear joint

offside rear tyre inner side wall split

offside rear tyre worn just above legal limit and perished

oil level below minimum mark

Fail 7 Jul 2015 60,588 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of N/S front tyre

N/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 7 Jul 2015 60,588 miles

Damage to outer sidewall of N/S front tyre

N/S & O/S rear bumpstops deteriorated

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

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

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

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

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

Rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 7 Aug 2014 55,660 miles

rear tyres perished

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

advanced corrosion exhaust system

damage to offside mirror

front antiroll bar link rubbers perished

rear suspension springs corroded

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Aug 2014 55,660 miles

advanced corrosion exhaust system

damage to offside mirror

front antiroll bar link rubbers perished

rear suspension springs corroded

rear tyres perished

slight noise nearside rear wheel bearing

Pass 1 Aug 2013 53,823 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 53,823 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2012 49,100 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear brakes require attention

Fail 4 Aug 2012 49,100 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear brakes require attention

Fail 22 Mar 2011 46,320 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner mountings perished and starting to seperate

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,320 miles

Both front lower suspension arm inner mountings perished and starting to seperate

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Fail 30 Dec 2009 40,885 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Dec 2009 40,885 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

nearside front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2009 34,080 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2009 34,080 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2008 27,373 miles

tyre readings osf 8mm nsf 9mm osr 7mm nsr 7mm

Fail 4 Jan 2008 27,373 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

tyre readings osf 8mm nsf 9mm osr 7mm nsr 7mm

Pass 3 Jan 2007 21,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2006 15,994 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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KR52 OJA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 OJA, 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 OJA registered?

KR52 OJA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 February 2003.

Is KR52 OJA safe to buy?

The MOT history for KR52 OJA shows 19 tests with a 57.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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