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WK52 VLM

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

86,733 mi
Last recorded86,733 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK52 VLM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2018 86,733 miles

nsr bearing becoming worn

Fail 21 Feb 2018 86,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

nsr bearing becoming worn

Pass 7 Feb 2017 79,747 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Dec 2015 71,215 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 64,110 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Nov 2013 60,435 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 22 Nov 2013 60,433 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 56,836 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 51,668 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 47,429 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 47,429 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 42,176 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2008 34,400 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brakes out of balance

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,455 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 23,549 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 18,280 miles

Front brake discs rusty (not affecting brake performance)

nail in tyre

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 VLM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VLM, 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 VLM registered?

WK52 VLM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is WK52 VLM safe to buy?

The MOT history for WK52 VLM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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