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YE03 VPL

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2016
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

67,442 mi
Last recorded67,442 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 VPL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2015 67,442 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 66,000 miles

gear box oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2015 65,997 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

gear box oil leak

Pass 17 Jun 2014 64,076 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 16 Jun 2014 64,070 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 28 Jun 2013 62,582 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 62,582 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 60,792 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

gearbox selecter shaft seal leaking

Fail 26 Jun 2012 60,789 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

gearbox selecter shaft seal leaking

Pass 21 Jun 2011 59,539 miles

adv front brake disc slighty correded

gearbox oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2010 55,292 miles

adv nearside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven

Pass 23 Jun 2009 50,259 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 42,597 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

O/S/F washer jet poor spray

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Jun 2007 32,814 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2007 32,814 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2006 23,406 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 VPL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YE03 VPL, 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 VPL registered?

YE03 VPL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 May 2003.

Is YE03 VPL safe to buy?

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