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MF52 UDL

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

59,849 mi
Last recorded59,849 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2012
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UDL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2012 59,849 miles

Nearside Front 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)

discs+pads corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2010 52,933 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 52,933 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 45,408 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,201 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 36,201 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Nov 2007 29,704 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2006 23,907 miles

front brake discs corroded

hand brake travel

washers faulty

Pass 14 Jan 2006 18,301 miles

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

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

front windscreen washers poor

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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MF52 UDL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 MF52 UDL, 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 MF52 UDL registered?

MF52 UDL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is MF52 UDL safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 UDL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does MF52 UDL have outstanding finance?

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