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NL52 TYB

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

62,349 mi
Last recorded62,349 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 TYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2022 62,349 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2022 62,349 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 58,141 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2021 58,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2020 53,673 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 53,673 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 44,899 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 23,648 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2017 22,013 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 19,963 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 18,014 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 16,845 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 15,678 miles

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

n/s/f tyre inner sidewall slightly perished & slightly damaged

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has a superficial cut

Pass 23 Feb 2012 14,494 miles

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has a superficial cut

Fail 23 Feb 2012 14,494 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall has a superficial cut

Pass 25 Feb 2011 13,048 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2011 13,048 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2010 11,931 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 11,929 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 10,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Feb 2009 10,914 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2008 9,582 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 7,961 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 6,448 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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NL52 TYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TYB, 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 TYB registered?

NL52 TYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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