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MW52 TMY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests13 (13 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

122,196 mi
Last recorded122,196 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW52 TMY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass
Pass 21 May 2018 122,196 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 May 2017 116,182 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 18 May 2016 107,473 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perishing (3.6.B.4d)

Offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 22 May 2015 99,496 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front and nearside rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2014 91,188 miles

Exhaust has part of the system deteriorating

Exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 6 Mar 2013 77,916 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 67,660 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 61,429 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2010 55,923 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 52,173 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 46,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 42,360 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 36,205 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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MW52 TMY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 MW52 TMY, 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 MW52 TMY registered?

MW52 TMY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

Is MW52 TMY safe to buy?

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