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DA52 YPP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

135,252 mi
Last recorded135,252 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA52 YPP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2024 135,252 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2023 129,561 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2023 129,549 miles

Emissions unable to be completed blocked machine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 102,720 miles

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

Fail 1 Aug 2022 102,683 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2021 73,236 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 71,029 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 69,122 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking on tread

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 67,103 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 67,103 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 66,087 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 64,843 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2014 60,303 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2013 56,499 miles

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

engine managment light is on

Pass 30 Jan 2012 52,903 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2012 52,902 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,741 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 39,682 miles

Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 32,905 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 25,600 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 21,288 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 16,537 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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DA52 YPP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 YPP, 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 YPP registered?

DA52 YPP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is DA52 YPP safe to buy?

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