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YH53 WZT

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,445 mi
Last recorded139,445 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 WZT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 139,445 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2016 133,513 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 133,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2015 128,557 miles

front registration plate cracked

horn poor

Fail 13 Oct 2015 128,557 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front registration plate cracked

horn poor

Pass 15 Oct 2014 120,556 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 112,986 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2013 112,982 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,851 miles

exahaust system well corroded

front number plate cracked

Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,848 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

exahaust system well corroded

front number plate cracked

inner edge of n/s front tyre tread getting worn

inner edge of o/s rear tyre tread getting worn

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,333 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 88,944 miles

o/s wiper blade split

Pass 1 Oct 2009 75,314 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

front exhaust heat shield loose

front number plate cracked

slight damage to nearside front tyre

Pass 26 Sep 2008 62,903 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2008 62,903 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

n/s/f tyre wearing on inside

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on inside

offside front tyre worn on inside edge!

tracking needs checking

Pass 5 Oct 2007 51,103 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 38,867 miles

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

front discs not too good

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 WZT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZT, 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 YH53 WZT registered?

YH53 WZT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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