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PY52 MVW

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,266 mi
Last recorded115,266 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 MVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 115,266 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 112,657 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 112,645 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 29 Jul 2016 108,694 miles

fuel tank been repaired

rear seats missing and unable to test seat belts

road wheels stick out from arches

sun strip fitted to windscreen

unable to roller brake test due to car being lowered

vehicle lowered

Fail 22 Jul 2016 108,578 miles

Electrical wiring insecure all wires connected to battery terminals (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure alternator loom (1.9.2a)

Electrical wiring insecure lambda loom (1.9.2a)

Exhaust system not adequately supported catching on rear axle (7.1.1)

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle near side driveshaft (2.3.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported clamp loose (7.1.1)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on not working (8.2.1b)

sun strip fitted to windscreen

fuel tank been repaired

rear seats missing and unable to test seat belts

road wheels stick out from arches

unable to roller brake test due to car being lowered

vehicle lowered

Pass 29 Jul 2015 91,572 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 91,183 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

front exhaust flexible deteriorated

Pass 1 Aug 2014 82,285 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2013 78,720 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 73,768 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2011 72,667 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 72,667 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 706,369 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 60,024 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2009 60,024 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 14 Jan 2008 54,498 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre tread low on inside edge

offside front tyre tread low on inside edge

tailgate wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 12 Jan 2007 41,384 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 33,802 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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PY52 MVW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 PY52 MVW, 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 PY52 MVW registered?

PY52 MVW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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