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YH53 UCX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

85,347 mi
Last recorded85,347 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 85,347 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner secondary tread (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has been lowered and on coil overs

Fail 30 Nov 2022 85,347 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner secondary tread (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle has been lowered and on coil overs

Pass 21 Nov 2021 78,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Nov 2021 78,213 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

N/S/R Outer sill covered heavily with sealant

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 69,632 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 69,631 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 66,458 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 66,453 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 62,182 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively footbrake (3.7.B.3)

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

Fail 31 Aug 2017 62,182 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output condensation (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively footbrake (3.7.B.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 50,895 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,004 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

front brakes starting to bind and discs corroding

Fail 24 Aug 2015 47,003 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

front brakes starting to bind and discs corroding

Pass 27 Aug 2014 45,677 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

rear number plate cracked

Pass 27 Aug 2013 44,104 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

engine management light on

Pass 25 Jul 2012 42,110 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Oil leak

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 39,600 miles

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

o/s/f suspension arm bush bonding deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

o/s/rear tyre has small cut but not to cords

Pass 8 Jul 2010 31,345 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 24,231 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 24,211 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 30 Jun 2008 17,637 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Jul 2007 13,426 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 13,367 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Parking brake lever, pawl mechanism pivots or their associated mountings are insecure (3.1.4b)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 6,790 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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YH53 UCX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YH53 UCX, 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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YH53 UCX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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