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YF53 EVM

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

86,824 mi
Last recorded86,824 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 EVM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2021 86,824 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 86,824 miles

Offside Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 78,121 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 74,607 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 70,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 70,935 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 66,149 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 51,890 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 51,890 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 41,764 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

blades starting to split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 34,478 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 27,541 miles

Rear shocker bump stops perished

Pass 23 Jul 2011 25,537 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 22,229 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2009 19,101 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Aug 2008 15,640 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 12,934 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2006 9,915 miles

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

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

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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YF53 EVM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YF53 EVM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF53 EVM registered?

YF53 EVM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YF53 EVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 EVM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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