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WLZ 3540

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

117,450 mi
Last recorded117,450 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWLZ 3540
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 117,450 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2025 117,018 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jan 2024 116,442 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2023 115,569 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 113,645 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 113,645 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 112,661 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2020 112,658 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 7 May 2019 110,519 miles

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

Nearside Front h/lamp image

Pass 18 May 2018 107,201 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 24 May 2017 101,748 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,874 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 75,681 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 56,937 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2013 37,024 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 35,739 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)

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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WLZ 3540 is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WLZ 3540, 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 WLZ 3540 registered?

WLZ 3540 is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is WLZ 3540 safe to buy?

The MOT history for WLZ 3540 shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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