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FM53 UCR

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

102,539 mi
Last recorded102,539 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UCR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2018 102,539 miles
Pass 3 May 2017 99,010 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 99,010 miles

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Fail 30 Mar 2017 98,939 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 0.74 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 10.01% (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 837ppm (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2016 94,997 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 92,180 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2014 87,521 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 87,521 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 75,412 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 63,217 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 50,539 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 50,532 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2010 41,410 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2010 41,410 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 32,853 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 25,570 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 19,025 miles

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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FM53 UCR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 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 FM53 UCR, 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 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was FM53 UCR registered?

FM53 UCR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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The MOT history for FM53 UCR shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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