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WU52 KJE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,189 mi
Last recorded112,189 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU52 KJE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2021 112,189 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2021 112,187 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases by hanging bracket (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 100,314 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2018 95,636 miles

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

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

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

Rear gearbox mount loose

Fail 22 Jun 2018 95,636 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Rear gearbox mount loose

Pass 26 Jun 2017 92,593 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Jun 2016 89,440 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2016 89,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 86,200 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 86,200 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2014 72,605 miles

Coolant leak

Fail 24 Jun 2014 72,605 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Coolant leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 58,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Jun 2013 58,015 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 47,434 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 47,434 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Jan 2011 32,126 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 32,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 22,564 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2010 22,564 miles

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 19,975 miles

front pads low & discs lipped

Pass 22 Jan 2008 17,312 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 14,245 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Jan 2006 11,389 miles

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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WU52 KJE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WU52 KJE, 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 WU52 KJE registered?

WU52 KJE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2003.

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