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WK52 VKW

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,024 mi
Last recorded90,024 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VKW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Fail 10 Nov 2011 90,024 miles

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,024 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

n/s/f wheel bearing feels slightly rough

Pass 3 Dec 2009 79,650 miles

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

rear shock absober bump stops split/insecure.

Pass 1 Apr 2009 70,001 miles

Drivers seat release broken. Rear passengers must use the front passenger seat for entrance and exit

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,114 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 32,130 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 18,926 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 VKW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 WK52 VKW, 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 VKW registered?

WK52 VKW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

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