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YJ03 DYF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

57,582 mi
Last recorded57,582 miles
Recorded on27 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DYF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2017 57,582 miles
Fail 22 May 2017 57,575 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2016 48,745 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 43,919 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 3 Jun 2015 43,919 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 38,617 miles

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

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

engine misfiring

off side front tyre worn

Fail 8 Feb 2013 38,617 miles

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

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

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

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

engine misfiring

off side front tyre worn

Pass 16 Jan 2012 33,956 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2011 28,208 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 28,208 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2010 22,303 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2009 21,000 miles
Fail 9 May 2008 19,036 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 May 2008 19,036 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 17,155 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 16,508 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 12,786 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 DYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol 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 YJ03 DYF, 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 YJ03 DYF registered?

YJ03 DYF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 DYF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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