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FY52 OYC

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

62,734 mi
Last recorded62,734 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY52 OYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 62,734 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 56,169 miles

Nearside Front wheel towing in at top

Fail 12 Apr 2017 56,167 miles

Nearside Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 52,820 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 17 Apr 2015 49,927 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2014 47,872 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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)

Fail 12 Apr 2014 47,860 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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 Mar 2013 43,638 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 40,313 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2012 40,276 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 36,912 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2010 33,354 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2009 29,638 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 25,049 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 24,967 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 20,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2006 14,936 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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FY52 OYC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FY52 OYC, 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 FY52 OYC registered?

FY52 OYC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 February 2003.

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The MOT history for FY52 OYC shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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