MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
82,602 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Oil leak
Rear suspension air bags lower saddles corroded
Nearside and offside rear air bag lower saddles corroded
Oil leak
Nearside Front Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
Offside Rear Entrance/exit door •door open' warning device inoperative (6.2.C.3)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside and offside rear air bag lower saddles corroded
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Direction indicators not in good working order (not working) (1.5.1b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1d)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (6.1.2)
ns of vehicle lower than os
nsf tyre wearing unevenly
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1e)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Optare Alero?
Based on 1,218 MOT tests across 139 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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YN03 UYP is a 2003 Optare Alero in Red with a 2,800cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 2003 Optare Alero models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.5% with a typical mileage of 98,835 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 Optare Alero fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 83 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YN03 UYP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Optare Alero typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 23 years old, this Optare Alero is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was YN03 UYP registered?
YN03 UYP is a 2003 Optare Alero, first registered on 13 June 2003.
Is YN03 UYP safe to buy?
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