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MF52 SXT

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

98,533 mi
Last recorded98,533 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 SXT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2019 98,533 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 94,606 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 88,159 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2016 87,773 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Apr 2016 87,771 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced dip beam (1.7.5a)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% high level (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2015 86,767 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper inop

slight corrosion on front discs

slight damage to flexi section

Fail 28 Mar 2015 86,767 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear wiper inop

slight corrosion on front discs

slight damage to flexi section

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 67,447 miles

antiroll bar bushes worn

bottom arm bushes worn

part of high level brake light not working

Pass 27 Mar 2012 56,320 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 50,649 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 42,363 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 31,701 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 21,994 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 21,994 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 13,240 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 10,303 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 SXT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SXT, 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 SXT registered?

MF52 SXT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2003.

Is MF52 SXT safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 SXT shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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