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MX03 YPA

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

20,844 mi
Last recorded20,844 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX03 YPA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 20,844 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 18,542 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 17,951 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 17,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 16,851 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2018 16,851 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 16,272 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 15,610 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 14,834 miles

some deterioration to nearside rear tyre sidewall .

Pass 13 Mar 2014 13,943 miles

nearside rear tyre is splitting on the inner sidewall

Fail 13 Mar 2014 13,934 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

nearside rear tyre is splitting on the inner sidewall

Pass 20 Mar 2013 13,020 miles

offside front tyre has some deterioration too inner sidewall .

Pass 14 Mar 2012 11,912 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 10,806 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2010 9,741 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 8,710 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 7,485 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 6,155 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 4,555 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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MX03 YPA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 MX03 YPA, 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 MX03 YPA registered?

MX03 YPA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is MX03 YPA safe to buy?

The MOT history for MX03 YPA shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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