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FC03 ULU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

90,666 mi
Last recorded90,666 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFC03 ULU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2024 90,666 miles

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

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jan 2024 90,666 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) loose (2.3 (a) (i))

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))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2023 85,281 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside side mirror casing missing

Pass 15 Sep 2020 83,460 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 77,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2018 70,250 miles

Advise center exhaust is blowing

Pass 6 Jan 2017 61,008 miles

Advise tracking may require adjustment

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 61,008 miles

Advise tracking may require adjustment

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven tyre wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 49,299 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 44,050 miles

front wishbone (rear bushes) cracked/perished

gearbox oil leak

rear tyres perishing

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Jan 2014 43,868 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 43,215 miles

N/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

O/S/F lower suspension arm rear bush starting to show signs of slight deterioration.

O/S/R coil spring showing signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Feb 2012 42,151 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2011 40,997 miles

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre tread stepped

scratches to front and rear bumpers

varius oil leaks

Fail 15 Feb 2011 40,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

curb damage to alloy wheels

exhaust corroded

front brake discs heavily worn

front brake pads worn low

o/s/r tyre tread stepped

scratches to front and rear bumpers

varius oil leaks

Pass 15 Feb 2010 37,492 miles

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

nearside front tyre sidewall scrubbed

Pass 16 Feb 2009 34,030 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall scuffed and perishing

Pass 11 Mar 2008 29,634 miles

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,560 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2007 24,560 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Mar 2006 18,668 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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FC03 ULU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 FC03 ULU, 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 FC03 ULU registered?

FC03 ULU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 April 2003.

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