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WJ52 WTO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests29 (22 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75.9%

Mileage

80,525 mi
Last recorded80,525 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WTO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 80,525 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres low on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 79,967 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2024 79,823 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear outer fuel flap defective

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2023 79,622 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 79,379 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipe to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2021 79,102 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2021 79,102 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2020 78,688 miles

Auxiliary drive belt is cracking

Both rear tyres worn out of shape inner edges

Chip in the windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2019 77,870 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2019 77,866 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 77,401 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 75,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8/3/3/1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2/3.5/3.5/2 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2016 74,101 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2016 74,099 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2015 72,286 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2015 72,286 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 71,297 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Pass 14 Aug 2014 71,297 miles

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

n/s/r tyre going out of shape

Fail 14 Aug 2013 68,666 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Aug 2013 68,666 miles

Centre Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 66,328 miles

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

n/s rear shock absorber dust cover lose

Pass 11 Aug 2011 63,798 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 61,847 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 59,984 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 57,072 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2008 57,072 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2007 54,426 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 50,641 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2005 47,742 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 WTO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WTO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WJ52 WTO registered?

WJ52 WTO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is WJ52 WTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ52 WTO shows 29 tests with a 75.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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