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YJ03 DXE

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,986 mi
Last recorded72,986 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DXE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2014 72,986 miles

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

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

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

corrosion to suspension compents

rear number plate poor condtion

Fail 27 Jun 2014 72,986 miles

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

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Dec 2012 72,792 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 65,959 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 63,461 miles

brake discs poor condition e.m.l on engine missfire

Fail 8 Jun 2010 63,461 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

brake discs poor condition e.m.l on engine missfire

Pass 5 Mar 2009 54,760 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 47,895 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 47,892 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,290 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2006 31,058 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2006 31,058 miles

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

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

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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YJ03 DXE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YJ03 DXE, 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 YJ03 DXE registered?

YJ03 DXE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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