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M10 UCY

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

94,052 mi
Last recorded94,052 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM10 UCY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2016 94,052 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 83,491 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 74,728 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 74,728 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,036 miles

after market exhaust fitted noise level on limit

after market suspension fitted movement on minimum

engine management light on

Pass 26 Aug 2011 49,405 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 49,405 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,431 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 37,594 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 37,594 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 32,023 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 26,693 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 20,267 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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M10 UCY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 M10 UCY, 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 M10 UCY registered?

M10 UCY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 2003.

Is M10 UCY safe to buy?

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