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FP53 YOH

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

91,596 mi
Last recorded91,596 miles
Recorded on20 May 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP53 YOH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 May 2022 91,596 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened rear axle in multiple places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 May 2021 90,118 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 May 2020 86,937 miles
Pass 14 May 2019 81,227 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 May 2019 81,225 miles

Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak side of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front 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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 May 2018 77,325 miles

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 May 2018 77,325 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2017 73,992 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded starting to fur up (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 May 2016 69,819 miles

Oil leak, Rear brake pipe coatings swollen and split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2016 69,735 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not tested (8.2.3)

Oil leak, Rear brake pipe coatings swollen and split

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres worn bald on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 May 2015 65,783 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 28 Apr 2015 65,673 miles

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 May 2014 62,093 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/r brake slightly binding

Pass 9 May 2013 57,952 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Fail 9 May 2013 57,952 miles

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

Fuel hose slightly damaged (7.2.2)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,253 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 54,253 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 May 2011 51,209 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 47,632 miles

Nearside 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 28 Oct 2008 43,047 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2007 39,739 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 31,421 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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FP53 YOH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 FP53 YOH, 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 FP53 YOH registered?

FP53 YOH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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