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DU52 YBE

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

103,003 mi
Last recorded103,003 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU52 YBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2017 103,003 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 102,997 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2016 95,752 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

drivers door check strap broken

mil on

Fail 28 Jan 2016 95,656 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

drivers door check strap broken

mil on

Pass 4 Feb 2015 80,834 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

mil on

Fail 3 Feb 2015 80,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

mil on

Pass 8 Jan 2014 67,713 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

p/s pipes corrodeing

slight missfire on engine rev up

Fail 2 Jan 2013 65,756 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2013 65,756 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 63,859 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 58,480 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 52,764 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 52,764 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 48,943 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 41,093 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 34,401 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear wiper blade split.

Pass 22 Dec 2005 25,748 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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DU52 YBE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc 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 DU52 YBE, 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 DU52 YBE registered?

DU52 YBE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 January 2003.

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