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NL52 XPM

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

69,716 mi
Last recorded69,716 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL52 XPM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 69,716 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 62,282 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 62,282 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2017 61,652 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre on 2mm inside edge. (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer parking light out.

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower tail light out.

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

Offside Rear Shocker plastic cover off bump stop.

Pass 27 Oct 2016 54,400 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Oct 2016 54,400 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear transverse (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s rear wheel cylinder (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 41,947 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2015 41,947 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2014 37,988 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 34,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2013 34,047 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 12 Nov 2012 30,913 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 12 Nov 2012 30,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 26,685 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f brake disc corroded

o/s/f track-rod end ball joint boot split ( no play)

Pass 1 Dec 2010 21,239 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2009 15,579 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 15,579 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 13,720 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 13,720 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 11,327 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 8,937 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2006 6,564 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 XPM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 XPM, 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 XPM registered?

NL52 XPM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 January 2003.

Is NL52 XPM safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL52 XPM shows 22 tests with a 68.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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