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WJ52 VAD

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

100,681 mi
Last recorded100,681 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 VAD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,681 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 91,861 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2017 91,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2016 84,382 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 84,380 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 24 Nov 2015 80,288 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2015 80,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2014 71,597 miles

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

front lower Suspension arm(s) rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Fail 17 Nov 2014 71,595 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

front lower Suspension arm(s) rear rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

Pass 20 Dec 2013 64,315 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 64,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 54,473 miles

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 41,795 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 32,411 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 32,382 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2009 23,613 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2009 23,613 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Nov 2008 17,908 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 15,238 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 12,301 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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WJ52 VAD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WJ52 VAD, 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 WJ52 VAD registered?

WJ52 VAD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 February 2003.

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