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MF52 KMO

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,909 mi
Last recorded80,909 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 KMO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2016 80,909 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2015 78,778 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

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

slight oil leak from gearbox

Pass 23 Dec 2014 74,724 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jan 2014 69,207 miles

slight damage on front n/plate

some corrosion on exhaust tail pipe

Pass 3 Jan 2013 65,416 miles

slight surface corrosion of some brakepipes

strong advise;inner face on both front brake discs are worn

Pass 12 Jan 2012 62,079 miles

slight accident damage to nearside outer sill [no holes or excessive corrosion]

slight handbrake travel

slight wear in some suspension bushes

slight wear on brake discs[inner face]

Fail 9 Jan 2012 62,014 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is severely distorted (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 59,076 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 57,714 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front tyre tread not cut as deep at outer edges as wear bar tread. although below wear limit, results in a pass. ADVISE TYRES REPLACED & STEERING ALIGNMENT CHECK.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 55,628 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 55,500 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

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

Fail 28 Jan 2008 51,470 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 51,470 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 46,171 miles

nsr shocker cover missing

Pass 23 Mar 2006 42,162 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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MF52 KMO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 MF52 KMO, 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 MF52 KMO registered?

MF52 KMO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 January 2003.

Is MF52 KMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 KMO shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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