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YJ03 DXM

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

67,644 mi
Last recorded67,644 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DXM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 67,644 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 16 Sep 2017 67,643 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak gear box ()

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 19 Sep 2016 62,818 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2016 62,806 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2015 59,539 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn severly on inner edge 185-55-14 fitted advise replace asap

oil leak

Fail 2 Sep 2015 59,359 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section holed on pipe and broken support at front pipe (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside front tyre worn severly on inner edge 185-55-14 fitted advise replace asap

oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2014 49,765 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 49,765 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 46,911 miles

advise exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2012 44,621 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 42,474 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 40,344 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,411 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,070 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 32,847 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 32,803 miles

Offside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2006 29,621 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 29,621 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Apr 2006 29,602 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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YJ03 DXM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 DXM, 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 DXM registered?

YJ03 DXM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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