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YD53 ZJV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

100,422 mi
Last recorded100,422 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2022 100,422 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2021 96,675 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2021 96,672 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 93,749 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 88,924 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2018 87,511 miles

Central Front exhaust flexie blowing slightly

Pass 5 Sep 2017 85,624 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 82,977 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2015 80,814 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 10 Sep 2014 77,526 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2014 77,526 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Jul 2013 73,769 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2012 66,512 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 55,781 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear bump stops perished

Pass 20 Jul 2010 46,036 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 40,010 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 34,154 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 28,446 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2006 22,717 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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YD53 ZJV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc 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 YD53 ZJV, 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 YD53 ZJV registered?

YD53 ZJV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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