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YR52 UAW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Mar 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

46,756 mi
Last recorded46,756 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UAW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 46,756 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 46,756 miles

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

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2025 42,953 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 40,052 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 35,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner and outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 26,765 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Sep 2021 26,757 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2020 20,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 15,040 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 11,608 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 8,303 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 7,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 7,680 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2013 7,415 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2012 6,572 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 6,230 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 5,324 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 4,767 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 4,055 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 3,506 miles

slight damage to n/s/f outter edge of tyre not enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Dec 2006 3,103 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2005 2,370 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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YR52 UAW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YR52 UAW, 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 YR52 UAW registered?

YR52 UAW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 January 2003.

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