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LB52 ZFZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,806 mi
Last recorded121,806 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 ZFZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 121,806 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

front number plate cracked

Pass 10 May 2017 113,172 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2016 104,744 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 94,530 miles
Fail 9 May 2015 94,530 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Feb 2015

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

exhaust corroding

no mileage displayed

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 13 Dec 2013 34,818 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2012 34,294 miles

screw in nearside rear tyre

Fail 9 Dec 2011 29,185 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall cuts ( not to chord ).

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 29,185 miles

Both front tyres have sidewall cuts ( not to chord ).

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 22,510 miles

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

Front wishbone bushes perished/split

Inner front brake discs corroded

OSF tyre has cut in sidewall

Pass 28 Jan 2010 19,007 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 27 Jan 2009 17,902 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 14,299 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 11,387 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2006 11,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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LB52 ZFZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LB52 ZFZ, 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 LB52 ZFZ registered?

LB52 ZFZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 February 2003.

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