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YE03 XYB

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,515 mi
Last recorded89,515 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE03 XYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 89,515 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 83,959 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2017 83,930 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle/rear section corroded (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

middle section exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 14 Mar 2016 76,880 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 69,881 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 61,280 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 17 Mar 2014 61,280 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2012 49,714 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Oct 2012 49,708 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 40,255 miles

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

Fail 9 Sep 2011 40,255 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2010 26,409 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 20,043 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 16,140 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 10,749 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2006 6,880 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 XYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XYB, 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 XYB registered?

YE03 XYB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 August 2003.

Is YE03 XYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE03 XYB shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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