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DY52 CYF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

62,339 mi
Last recorded62,339 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 CYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2018 62,339 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 58,592 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2016 55,243 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 54,791 miles

Chattering sound from gearbox

Gear stick stiff

Offside front check strap missing

Fail 23 Nov 2015 54,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Chattering sound from gearbox

Gear stick stiff

Offside front check strap missing

Pass 3 Nov 2014 48,938 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 46,261 miles

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

Nearside Front 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)

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

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

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

exhaust front mounting broken

offside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 20 Nov 2012 43,124 miles

n/side & o/side front lower suspension wishbone inner rear fixing bushes splitting.

Pass 24 Nov 2011 40,564 miles

Brake discs corroded

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

Fail 24 Nov 2011 40,564 miles

Brake discs corroded

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Nov 2010 36,475 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 32,181 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 26,061 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2008 26,061 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 20,499 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Dec 2006 13,324 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 5,976 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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DY52 CYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 DY52 CYF, 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 DY52 CYF registered?

DY52 CYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2003.

Is DY52 CYF safe to buy?

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