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LF52 NWP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 May 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,831 mi
Last recorded68,831 miles
Recorded on25 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 May 2026 68,831 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jul 2025 66,246 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 66,246 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 60,069 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2024 60,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jun 2023 53,459 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2023 53,459 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 45,328 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 45,328 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring inadequately secured Rubbing on offside drive shaft (4.11 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 37,547 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 May 2020 33,764 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2019 31,103 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 26,820 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 25,457 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2017 25,456 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 23,925 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2016 23,925 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2015 22,377 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2014 20,609 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2014 20,608 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jan 2013 18,991 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 17,277 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 15,440 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 14,022 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 11,791 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 13,297 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 8,130 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2006 6,418 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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LF52 NWP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 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 LF52 NWP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was LF52 NWP registered?

LF52 NWP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is LF52 NWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 NWP shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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