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NL52 PKA

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Aug 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

64,193 mi
Last recorded64,193 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 PKA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 64,193 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp snapped center section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre inner edge ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion including suspension components

Pass 21 Aug 2018 59,282 miles

General corrosion under vehicle including all suspension components

Fail 21 Aug 2018 59,280 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

General corrosion under vehicle including all suspension components

Pass 26 Jun 2017 51,174 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit O/S FRONT (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened INNER FACES O/S AND N/S FRONT (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 41,363 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 40,771 miles

All brake pipes showing slight signs of corroding under plastic coating

Exhaust corroded slightly

Inner face of front brake discs very badly corroded.

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 11 Dec 2014 40,771 miles

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

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

All brake pipes showing slight signs of corroding under plastic coating

Exhaust corroded slightly

Inner face of front brake discs very badly corroded.

Offside Outer Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 38,806 miles

Brake discs worn front = service recommended.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Fail 20 Dec 2013 38,806 miles

Brake discs worn front = service recommended.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 36,834 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 34,336 miles

Oil leak

all brake pipes starting to corode under plastic coating

Pass 9 Dec 2010 31,906 miles

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 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 29 Dec 2009 28,281 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2009 28,281 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jun 2009 25,891 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 May 2008 21,491 miles
Fail 27 May 2008 21,491 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2007 16,792 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 14,898 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 11,020 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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NL52 PKA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NL52 PKA, 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 NL52 PKA registered?

NL52 PKA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 January 2003.

Is NL52 PKA safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 PKA shows 20 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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