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YR52 UEB

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

104,825 mi
Last recorded104,825 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 UEB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2022 104,825 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre 2mm worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 17 Apr 2021 102,153 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2020 100,942 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2020 100,942 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively damaged front to rear local to REAR comp valve (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2017 94,738 miles

both rear tyres low on edges

Fail 27 Nov 2017 94,738 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

both rear tyres low on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2016 92,398 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2016 92,398 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 75,742 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2014 66,305 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jan 2013 57,610 miles

front exhaust mount broken

Pass 16 Jan 2012 48,594 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 43,968 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 38,590 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 38,490 miles

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 33,312 miles

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

o/s and n/s front brake discs are heavily corroded. recommend renewal

slight bind evident on both front wheels

slight imbalance evident on rear braking system

Pass 10 Jan 2008 26,316 miles

both front brake discs have slight corrosion evident

Pass 16 Jan 2007 19,090 miles

hand brake lever lifting high in need of adjustment

o/s/f tyre worn on its inner edge

Pass 12 Jan 2006 12,927 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 UEB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 UEB, 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 YR52 UEB registered?

YR52 UEB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 January 2003.

Is YR52 UEB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR52 UEB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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