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WJ52 ZVM

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests26 (22 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

76,914 mi
Last recorded76,914 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ52 ZVM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

22 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 76,914 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2025 74,933 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jul 2025 74,932 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))

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2024 72,819 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2023 70,459 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2023 70,459 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2022 68,041 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2021 65,662 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 63,293 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2019 61,000 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2018 58,120 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 58,120 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2017 55,102 miles

o/s/r shock cover missing

Pass 20 Jul 2016 52,198 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2015 49,230 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 46,427 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 46,427 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 43,405 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 40,343 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 37,499 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 35,812 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 31,080 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,886 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 22,038 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 16,938 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 11,682 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 ZVM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 ZVM, 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 ZVM registered?

WJ52 ZVM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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The MOT history for WJ52 ZVM shows 26 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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