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YE03 VPG

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

110,308 mi
Last recorded110,308 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VPG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 110,308 miles

on rear seats or belts

Pass 7 May 2022 105,787 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

rear seats and belts not fitted at time of test

Pass 29 May 2021 102,384 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 May 2020 94,956 miles

all brake pipes greased

Pass 12 May 2017 90,808 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 90,724 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

e/m/l light on

engie has missfire

Pass 7 Mar 2016 76,486 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 76,138 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 67,604 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 65,614 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 65,612 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 65,305 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 64,074 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 62,285 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2010 60,564 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,333 miles

offside door hinges have play

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,333 miles

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

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

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

offside door hinges have play

Pass 21 Apr 2008 49,341 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 38,957 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 29,259 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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YE03 VPG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE03 VPG, 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 YE03 VPG registered?

YE03 VPG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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