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WJ52 ZFG

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,987 mi
Last recorded126,987 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZFG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 126,987 miles

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

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

auxilary drivebelt deteriorated

Fail 9 Feb 2019 126,986 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

auxilary drivebelt deteriorated

Pass 12 Feb 2018 123,653 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 120,871 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 120,866 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 119,250 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 117,334 miles

front brake pads and discs worn

Pass 13 Mar 2014 109,095 miles

Engine management light staying on

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 13 Mar 2014 109,095 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Engine management light staying on

Front brake discs corroding

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 98,316 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

Fail 17 Dec 2012 98,274 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

n/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

o/s/f tyre tread wearing thin on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,050 miles

Engine management light staying on

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

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 83,669 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 81,284 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2010 81,284 miles

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 73,502 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 65,807 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 58,596 miles

gearbox oil leak

some corrosion to front brake discs

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 ZFG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 ZFG, 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 ZFG registered?

WJ52 ZFG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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