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WJ52 XDF

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

103,915 mi
Last recorded103,915 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 XDF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 103,915 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jun 2019 103,911 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2018 95,062 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2018 95,062 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2017 89,074 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all road tyres (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 May 2016 84,079 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2015 81,775 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 80,546 miles

body damage

engine light on dash

Fail 21 May 2014 80,546 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine light on dash

body damage

Pass 3 Jan 2013 77,305 miles

1.5 litres if engine oil added prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 77,291 miles

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

1.5 litres if engine oil added prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2012 71,969 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 71,969 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,308 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 64,308 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 52,431 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 35,926 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Dec 2008 35,926 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2008 23,759 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 13,235 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 13,235 miles

Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Service brake indicates brake judder (3.7.D.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

slight damage at o/side outer sill.

Pass 4 Jan 2006 5,608 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 XDF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XDF, 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 XDF registered?

WJ52 XDF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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