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YD53 ZKH

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,860 mi
Last recorded125,860 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD53 ZKH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2017 125,860 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,679 miles

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust center section fouling small crossmember

Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,679 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

Exhaust center section fouling small crossmember

Pass 5 Nov 2015 111,173 miles

Exhaust system fouling body

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Oct 2015 110,981 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust system fouling body

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has cracks on inner wall not down to cords

Offside front tyre under inflated

Fail 24 Oct 2014 103,283 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 103,283 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,538 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Oct 2012 94,558 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,872 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 86,872 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2010 80,817 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2009 65,718 miles

Full exhaust system is deteriorated, front hanger incomplete, but otherwise held secure. Rest of system is corroded.

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Oct 2009 64,984 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Seat belt obviously repaired (5.2.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Full exhaust system is deteriorated, front hanger is not complete, but otherwise held secure. Rest of system is corroded.

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

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside rear tyre unevenly worn on inner edge.

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 49,310 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 49,299 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,806 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 29,165 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 ZKH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZKH, 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 ZKH registered?

YD53 ZKH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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