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YF53 OSO

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,328 mi
Last recorded54,328 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF53 OSO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 54,328 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 47,177 miles

rear shock dust covers insecure

wipers spliting

wipers spliting

Pass 5 Dec 2016 44,239 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

engine management light on

rear exhaust silencer has surface corrosion

Pass 17 Dec 2015 40,967 miles

both ns and os front anti roll bar drop links have slight play

eml light present on dash

Pass 10 Dec 2014 37,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o.b.d.light on

Fail 4 Dec 2013 31,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from rear brakes

o.b.d. light is on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 31,821 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

noise from rear brakes

o.b.d. light is on

Fail 23 Nov 2012 26,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

noise from nearside rear brake

noise from offside rear brake

o.b.d.engine light staying on

Pass 23 Nov 2012 26,905 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

noise from nearside rear brake

noise from offside rear brake

o.b.d.engine light staying on

Pass 29 Nov 2011 21,189 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2011 21,188 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 22 Oct 2010 19,052 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 16,721 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2008 14,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 11,722 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 8,517 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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YF53 OSO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OSO, 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 OSO registered?

YF53 OSO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is YF53 OSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YF53 OSO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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