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WJ52 WUB

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

83,084 mi
Last recorded83,084 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 WUB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,084 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2016 77,697 miles

exhaust system corroded

Fail 7 Apr 2015 74,684 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Apr 2015 74,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 69,433 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 69,433 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Feb 2014 69,371 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

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

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

both rear tyres uneven

engine managment light on

Pass 20 Feb 2013 64,249 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 60,412 miles

Child seat fitted to NSR seat

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2011 53,832 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 47,639 miles

as above 3mm and leaking air

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jan 2009 45,960 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 44,229 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 42,141 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2007 42,141 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 36,695 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 WUB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

WJ52 WUB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 January 2003.

Is WJ52 WUB safe to buy?

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