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NL52 XOZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,566 mi
Last recorded99,566 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XOZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2016 99,566 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads worn (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak gear ()

engine light on

Fail 27 Jul 2016 99,548 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

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

engine light on

Pass 6 Jul 2015 90,823 miles

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

engine light on

Pass 8 Jul 2014 75,000 miles

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

drivers seat back rest release handle missing

exhaust front mounting detached

exhaust tail pipe corroded

offside front strutt corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2013 56,994 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres out of shape on inner traed

Fail 1 Jul 2013 56,994 miles

Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both rear tyres have cracks in tread

both rear tyres out of shape on inner traed

Pass 18 Jan 2012 38,101 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2012 38,101 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,710 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 15 Jan 2010 27,488 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 23,986 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 18,548 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2007 11,748 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jan 2006 8,913 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 XOZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

NL52 XOZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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