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FM53 UCU

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

69,438 mi
Last recorded69,438 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 UCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 69,438 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2017 64,251 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2017 64,251 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2015 57,867 miles

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak

front exhaust brackit broken

Pass 24 Jan 2014 54,711 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2013 54,056 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,002 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 51,284 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,312 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,747 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 34,798 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2008 29,246 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2007 28,870 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 22,297 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2007 22,297 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (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 UCU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 FM53 UCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FM53 UCU?

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What year was FM53 UCU registered?

FM53 UCU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is FM53 UCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 UCU shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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