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FY03 UPE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

57,448 mi
Last recorded57,448 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UPE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 57,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 9 Dec 2022 57,448 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,776 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 19 Jan 2021 51,709 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn o/s front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Exhaust system insecure rear section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 May 2019 36,803 miles

Tyres stretched on rims (all)

Fail 21 May 2019 36,803 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Tyres stretched on rims (all)

Pass 23 May 2018 29,787 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 May 2016 25,292 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 24,244 miles

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

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

Fail 7 May 2014 22,327 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 22,327 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 20,949 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2013 20,949 miles
Pass 15 May 2012 19,349 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2011 17,589 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2010 15,478 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 13,739 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2008 11,968 miles

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

n/s/r bump stop starting to split

o/s/r bump stop split

Pass 15 May 2007 9,786 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 7,952 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 UPE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FY03 UPE, 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 UPE registered?

FY03 UPE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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