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YN03 UCP

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,313 mi
Last recorded123,313 miles
Recorded on31 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UCP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2014 123,313 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front reg plate cracked, n/s/f wheel bearing slight play (investigate)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 118,947 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres worn, rear coils corroded, n/s/f hub slightly bent, minor exhaust leak, n/s/f rack arm has slight play, n/s/r wheel bearing slight rough

Pass 24 Aug 2012 113,377 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 109,939 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2011 109,934 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 104,477 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 100,020 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 93,574 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 84,015 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 76,211 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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YN03 UCP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 YN03 UCP, 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 YN03 UCP registered?

YN03 UCP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 May 2003.

Is YN03 UCP safe to buy?

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