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Y203 HAK

2001 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

33,308 mi
Last recorded33,308 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Seat Arosa65,584 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY203 HAK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 33,308 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2024 33,220 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2005...

Offside headlight beam image only just visible...

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread .... (0.1 (b))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 33,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd yr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2nd yr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2005 2nd yr

Offside headlight beam image only just visable 2nd yr

Oil leak, but not excessive 2nd yr (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread 3rd yr (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Oct 2022 33,020 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear date stamped 2005

Offside headlight beam image only just visable

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 32,885 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2005

Pass 15 Oct 2020 32,814 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall kerbing damage (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner tyre sidewall age cracked

Offside Front tyre date stamped 2004

Offside Rear tyre date stamped 2005

Pass 14 Oct 2019 32,756 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2018 32,750 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2018 32,750 miles

Front All direction indicators incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2017 32,601 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 32,243 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 32,243 miles

Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2015 31,882 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 31,578 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2013 31,268 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 31,268 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2012 30,900 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 30,351 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 29,503 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 29,026 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 28,502 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 27,977 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2006 27,447 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 24,018 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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Y203 HAK is a 2001 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2001 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.7% with a typical mileage of 65,584 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 Y203 HAK, 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 25 years old, this Seat Arosa is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was Y203 HAK registered?

Y203 HAK is a 2001 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2001.

Is Y203 HAK safe to buy?

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