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FY03 YXC

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2018
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

107,997 mi
Last recorded107,997 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY03 YXC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 107,997 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2017 107,997 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear position lamp(s) not working 1 offside (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 103,737 miles

Brake pipes slightly corroded.

Pass 30 Oct 2015 98,899 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 88,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 86,458 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2013 83,760 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 81,129 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 77,945 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers not atatched

n/s/f tyre going out of shape on inner edge

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,965 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 57,435 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 48,090 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 36,807 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 25,821 miles

Both front brake discs corroded

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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FY03 YXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 FY03 YXC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY03 YXC registered?

FY03 YXC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 August 2003.

Is FY03 YXC safe to buy?

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