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YY52 ULZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Dec 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

191,304 mi
Last recorded191,304 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY52 ULZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2016 191,304 miles

all brake pipes corroded but not excessive

slight play in nearside front ball joint

slight play in offside front ball joint

Fail 8 Dec 2016 191,304 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

all brake pipes corroded but not excessive

slight play in nearside front ball joint

slight play in offside front ball joint

Pass 16 Oct 2015 189,475 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside wing indicator lamp broken

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 15 Oct 2015 189,466 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside wing indicator lamp broken

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 187,336 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 Oct 2014 187,327 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 173,481 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Oct 2012 158,982 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 15,898 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 146,657 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 137,417 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2011 137,366 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Dec 2009 121,962 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 110,427 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 92,411 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 75,380 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 59,428 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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YY52 ULZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ULZ, 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 YY52 ULZ registered?

YY52 ULZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 January 2003.

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