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PN52 HGU

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

185,563 mi
Last recorded185,563 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 HGU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2017 185,563 miles

mil lamp on.

Fail 1 Sep 2017 185,563 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

mil lamp on.

Pass 1 Sep 2016 182,790 miles

mil lamp on.

Fail 31 Aug 2016 182,790 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

mil lamp on.

Pass 28 Aug 2015 180,241 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror damaged

management light on

Fail 28 Aug 2015 180,235 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure out of shape (4.1.D.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside mirror damaged

management light on

Pass 12 Aug 2014 177,753 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 12 Aug 2014 177,753 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 157,973 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 130,265 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 98,997 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 75,921 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 52,816 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 52,513 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 28,283 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 26,809 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 21,753 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 16,341 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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PN52 HGU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 PN52 HGU, 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 PN52 HGU registered?

PN52 HGU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 January 2003.

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