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YY52 ULW

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,221 mi
Last recorded98,221 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 ULW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2015 98,221 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Feb 2014 89,078 miles

engine light on

front discs on inner poor condition

nsf tyre close to limit

poss front wheelbearings starting to feel rough

power steering pipes corroded

Pass 20 Feb 2013 82,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Feb 2013 82,787 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 76,489 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 70,136 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,344 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 57,213 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2008 49,432 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 49,432 miles

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Feb 2007 40,680 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2007 40,680 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 33,973 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 33,973 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

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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YY52 ULW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YY52 ULW, 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 YY52 ULW registered?

YY52 ULW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 February 2003.

Is YY52 ULW safe to buy?

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