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WJ52 XDA

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,774 mi
Last recorded140,774 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XDA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 140,774 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Fail 8 Jan 2018 140,767 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

eml light on

Pass 13 Jan 2017 131,700 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2016 123,032 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Jan 2016 123,032 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 118,104 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 116,959 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 115,451 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 115,441 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 114,453 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 5 Jan 2012 114,443 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 Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 105,749 miles

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

put 1 litre of engine oil in engine prior to test

Pass 30 Dec 2009 96,663 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2009 96,653 miles

Steering column will not lock in a fixed position (adjustable type) (2.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 87,587 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 78,558 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 78,558 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 68,191 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 68,179 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 56,912 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 56,912 miles

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

both front wiper blades fitted upside down.

both side rear shockabsorber dirt shields adrift due to foam mounts perrished.

n/s/f tyre on 2mm plus advise tracking check/adjust.

vin number incorrect on v5c, have created new v.s.i file.

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 XDA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

WJ52 XDA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 January 2003.

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