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EY03 AYU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

86,730 mi
Last recorded86,730 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY03 AYU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 86,730 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 76,622 miles

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Fail 16 Oct 2020 76,568 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour gone white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour red (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light white light (4.5.4 (a))

Nearside Front mirror glass missing

Pass 19 Apr 2019 67,436 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2019 67,346 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 61,158 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 8 Nov 2017 61,158 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Nov 2016 56,714 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 55,899 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2014 55,899 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 55,033 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2013 55,033 miles

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

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,579 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2012 53,579 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

brake fluid above max level

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,105 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 50,421 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 45,481 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 40,759 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,993 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 34,149 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 27,547 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 20,399 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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EY03 AYU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 EY03 AYU, 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 EY03 AYU registered?

EY03 AYU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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The MOT history for EY03 AYU shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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