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SEAT Arosa

Silver · Petrol · 2003 · 998 cc

LF52 NPZMOT history

LF52 NPZ is a silver petrol SEAT Arosa first used on 2 Jan 2003. Its MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 81,700 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Aug 2025
Mileage
81,700 mi
At MOT on 5 Sept 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,534 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LF52 NPZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
SEAT
Model
Arosa
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
998 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 Jan 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

LF52 NPZ was last recorded at 81,700 miles on 5 Sept 2025, 8,797 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
72,903 miles · 31 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
8,797 miles
Average per year
3,534 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 81,700 miles
  • 2024 – 72,903 miles
  • 2023 – 69,909 miles
  • 2022 – 68,320 miles
  • 2021 – 65,647 miles
  • 2020 – 63,308 miles
  • 2019 – 60,806 miles
  • 2018 – 58,205 miles
  • 2017 – 55,305 miles
  • 2016 – 51,221 miles
  • 2015 – 47,989 miles
  • 2014 – 44,389 miles
  • 2013 – 41,248 miles
  • 2012 – 38,230 miles
  • 2011 – 34,760 miles
  • 2010 – 31,961 miles
  • 2009 – 27,150 miles
  • 2008 – 23,199 miles
  • 2007 – 18,063 miles
  • 2006 – 13,858 miles
  • 2005 – 12,143 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail81,700 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT failures mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 30 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail81,700 miles (+8,797)3 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    427832021465
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorObligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass72,903 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    867927578869
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  3. Fail72,903 miles (+2,994)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,903 miles
    Test number
    679979421486
    • Repaired at testEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass69,909 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    69,909 miles
    Test number
    997122795654
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail69,908 miles (+1,588)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,908 miles
    Test number
    106282038538
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed rear exhaust broken off (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass68,320 miles (+2,673)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    68,320 miles
    Test number
    417892025370
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass65,647 miles (+2,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    65,647 miles
    Test number
    472767351815
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass63,308 miles (+2,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    63,308 miles
    Test number
    292946182441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass60,806 miles (+2,601)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    60,806 miles
    Test number
    796533122613
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass58,205 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    58,205 miles
    Test number
    204935668366
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Fail58,205 miles (+2,900)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,205 miles
    Test number
    444661778968
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  12. Pass55,305 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    590976401681
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  13. Fail55,305 miles (+4,084)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,305 miles
    Test number
    417755163054
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass51,221 miles (+3,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    51,221 miles
    Test number
    447347441112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass47,989 miles (+3,600)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    47,989 miles
    Test number
    106995103109
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass44,389 miles (+3,141)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    44,389 miles
    Test number
    618076114240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass41,248 miles (+3,018)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    41,248 miles
    Test number
    137224223288
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass38,230 miles (+3,470)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    38,230 miles
    Test number
    359251642292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,760 miles (+2,799)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    34,760 miles
    Test number
    376240831275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass31,961 miles (+4,811)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    31,961 miles
    Test number
    264428330228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,150 miles (+3,951)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    27,150 miles
    Test number
    491305719281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass23,199 miles (+5,136)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    23,199 miles
    Test number
    330315338463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass18,063 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    572240547286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail18,063 miles (+4,205)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,063 miles
    Test number
    612010847238
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass13,858 miles (+1,715)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    13,858 miles
    Test number
    881782246244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass12,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    12,143 miles
    Test number
    782514465338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about LF52 NPZ

Does LF52 NPZ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on LF52 NPZ expired on 30 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on LF52 NPZ?
The MOT on LF52 NPZ expired on 30 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has LF52 NPZ done?
LF52 NPZ was recorded at 81,700 miles at its MOT on 5 Sept 2025, an average of 3,534 miles a year.
Has LF52 NPZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LF52 NPZ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on LF52 NPZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LF52 NPZ find?
LF52 NPZ failed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2025 with 3 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside front inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened; offside rear hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected, and 12 more.

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