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LC52 LEW

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,999 mi
Last recorded93,999 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLC52 LEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2015 93,999 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 89,779 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2014 89,684 miles

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2013 84,447 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 6 Jun 2012 76,609 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2012 76,598 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 28 Apr 2011 73,091 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 73,091 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2010 62,881 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2009 51,179 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2009 51,177 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 41,695 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 41,692 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2007 33,543 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 24,262 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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LC52 LEW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LC52 LEW, 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 LC52 LEW registered?

LC52 LEW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is LC52 LEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LC52 LEW shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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