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FY03 UBW

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

75,854 mi
Last recorded75,854 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 75,854 miles

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

both rear shocker dust covers insecure

Pass 24 Aug 2016 67,159 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 67,159 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2015 60,402 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2015 60,401 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 47,561 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 41,358 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 20 Mar 2013 41,358 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 38,467 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 38,467 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 34,327 miles

moisture in o/s rear lense

Fail 23 Mar 2011 34,323 miles

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

moisture in o/s rear lense

Pass 5 Aug 2009 33,347 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2009 33,345 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,657 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 25,182 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 20,975 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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FY03 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FY03 UBW, 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 FY03 UBW registered?

FY03 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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