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WK52 VLL

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

64,176 mi
Last recorded64,176 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VLL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2021 64,176 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroding (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Spare tyre defective low pressure ()

Fail 29 Jan 2021 109,712 miles

Power steering pipe/hose excessively damaged been ripped out of mounts hanging down (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2020 53,701 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2019 48,199 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Load sensing valve to body (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 45,747 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 44,622 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 44,618 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 43,084 miles

advise front indecator lamps fading

Pass 20 Jan 2015 41,851 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 40,445 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 38,808 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 36,812 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 34,205 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 31,804 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2009 28,639 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 25,241 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 20,247 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2006 14,902 miles

slight noise on ns rear wheel bearing

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 VLL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VLL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WK52 VLL registered?

WK52 VLL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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