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MF52 UDM

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,371 mi
Last recorded74,371 miles
Recorded on14 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UDM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Dec 2011 74,371 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 66,057 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake discs have surface corrosion

o/s/f tyre has worn inner edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 55,965 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 55,964 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2008 40,277 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 24,291 miles

O/s rear and N/s front tyres worn on outer edge

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 UDM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UDM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of MF52 UDM?

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What year was MF52 UDM registered?

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

Is MF52 UDM safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 UDM shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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