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LG52 FZC

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

93,159 mi
Last recorded93,159 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG52 FZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2026 93,159 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2025 90,996 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2024 89,022 miles

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2024 89,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front door check strap broken

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front door check strap broken

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge devoid of tread on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Jan 2023 78,648 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 4 Feb 2022 71,458 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2022 71,457 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2021 63,952 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2020 60,922 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 8 Feb 2020 60,908 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Feb 2019 54,495 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 48,647 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2018 48,647 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Bulb incorrectly fitted (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 41,701 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 34,418 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 25,503 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2015 25,503 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Feb 2014 16,692 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 16,692 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 13,058 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 12,095 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 10,990 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 10,326 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 9,033 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 7,904 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 6,336 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 4,778 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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LG52 FZC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LG52 FZC, 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 LG52 FZC registered?

LG52 FZC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is LG52 FZC safe to buy?

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