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PY52 MWX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

108,242 mi
Last recorded108,242 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY52 MWX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 29 Nov 2019 108,242 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2018 104,747 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside mirror casing taped to remove sharp edges

Pass 29 Nov 2017 102,249 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 102,248 miles

Central Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2017 98,423 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2017 98,423 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 91,548 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 91,547 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2015 83,679 miles

o/s/r shocker weak

Pass 28 May 2014 72,874 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 1.6MM in places

n/s/r tyre cracking in places

Fail 28 May 2014 72,874 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear coil springs corroded

n/s/f tyre on 1.6MM in places

n/s/r tyre cracking in places

Pass 14 Jun 2013 69,061 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Jun 2012 56,196 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 53,941 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISC'S WORN AND CORRODED IN PLACES

Fail 17 Jun 2010 52,055 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

coil springs corroded in places

exhaust corroded in places

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,055 miles

coil springs corroded in places

exhaust corroded in places

slight oil leak gearbox area

Pass 18 Jun 2009 50,722 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2009 50,722 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 50,719 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Aug 2008 47,774 miles

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

rear bump stops perished

Pass 17 Aug 2007 44,620 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2005 41,218 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 MWX 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 PY52 MWX, 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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PY52 MWX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2003.

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