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DA52 YPO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

88,595 mi
Last recorded88,595 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YPO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 88,595 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 79,602 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 74,947 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2014 74,947 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2013 71,216 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 71,216 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 67,439 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,327 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 59,492 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 55,022 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 18,252 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2008 18,252 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 41,029 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2006 30,104 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2006 30,104 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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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DA52 YPO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DA52 YPO, 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 DA52 YPO registered?

DA52 YPO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 February 2003.

Is DA52 YPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for DA52 YPO shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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