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LF52 NYM

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

30,846 mi
Last recorded30,846 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF52 NYM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2026 30,846 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2025 28,493 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2024 26,586 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 23,270 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2022 17,922 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Mar 2022 17,921 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation both rear (1.2.1 (d))

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 10,962 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2018 9,480 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2017 9,088 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 8,651 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2015 8,042 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 8,042 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 7,708 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 7,591 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 7,199 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,198 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 5,620 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 5,024 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2008 4,206 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 3,381 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 2,520 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 NYM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 NYM, 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 NYM registered?

LF52 NYM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 January 2003.

Is LF52 NYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF52 NYM shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LF52 NYM have outstanding finance?

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