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MF52 UDX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

86,529 mi
Last recorded86,529 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF52 UDX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2024 86,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear number plate delaminating

Pass 30 Jan 2023 82,690 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 82,633 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both front (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 79,165 miles

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

Nearside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

rear number plate delaminating

Pass 20 Jan 2021 75,997 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2020 72,573 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 71,607 miles

EML on dash

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 71,604 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

EML on dash

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 69,533 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 2 Mar 2017 67,328 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Mar 2017 67,328 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2016 64,366 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2015 61,794 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Mar 2015 61,794 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Feb 2014 59,007 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 55,956 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2012 53,156 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Feb 2012 53,156 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2011 49,479 miles

Strong advise both front brake discs corroded on inside surface

Pass 20 Feb 2010 46,343 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2009 42,478 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2009 42,478 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 39,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2007 36,047 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 30,361 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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MF52 UDX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UDX, 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

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What year was MF52 UDX registered?

MF52 UDX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 January 2003.

Is MF52 UDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF52 UDX shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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