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FY03 UPN

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

43,644 mi
Last recorded43,644 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 UPN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2023 43,644 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2023 43,642 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jun 2022 38,541 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Jun 2022 38,541 miles

Front Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box at joint (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Jun 2021 37,103 miles

Offside Front Lower ball joint gaiter deteriorated slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in tread, but not appearing to reach ply/cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracks in outer edge of tread, not appearing to reach ply/cords, and tyre over 10 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2020 36,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2019 35,125 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2018 34,311 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 33,402 miles
Pass 31 May 2016 32,564 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 31,367 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 30,096 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 28,478 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,077 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 25,344 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 23,741 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 22,013 miles

Rear bump stops perishing

Fail 12 Aug 2009 22,013 miles

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

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

Rear bump stops perishing

Pass 6 Aug 2008 20,188 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 18,070 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,413 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 UPN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UPN, 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 UPN registered?

FY03 UPN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is FY03 UPN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY03 UPN shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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