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WK52 VBO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

112,545 mi
Last recorded112,545 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VBO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2017 112,545 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

o/s outer sill coroding

Fail 13 Jan 2017 112,470 miles

coil spring broken o/s rear (2.4.C.1a)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil o/s rear (2.7.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s front (3.5.1i)

o/s outer sill coroding

Pass 30 Jan 2016 98,978 miles

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 18 Jan 2016 98,971 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)

front tyres close to limit

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jan 2015 84,299 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 77,513 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 73,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/f brake disc is in a poor condition

o/s/r tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 15 Jan 2013 73,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s/f brake disc is in a poor condition

o/s/r tyre has a small cut on inner sidewall

Pass 4 Aug 2012 681,161 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge & also has a nail in it.

Fail 4 Aug 2012 681,161 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r tyre is worn on its inner edge & also has a nail in it.

Fail 23 Jul 2011 58,314 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 23 Jul 2011 58,314 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 55,718 miles

front brake discs and pads worn

small blow on rear exhaust

small split inoffside wiper blade

Pass 16 Jun 2009 51,188 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 20 Jun 2008 47,705 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 37,470 miles

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

Slight deterioration on rear number plate

Pass 10 Jan 2006 29,288 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 29,288 miles

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

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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WK52 VBO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WK52 VBO, 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 WK52 VBO registered?

WK52 VBO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 January 2003.

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