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YJ03 DYM

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

55,719 mi
Last recorded55,719 miles
Recorded on28 May 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DYM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 May 2025 55,719 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge EDGE ? (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view EDGE STRESS CRACK (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,923 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 47,281 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2022 47,104 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Apr 2021 46,770 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 46,537 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 46,526 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Top strut mounting bush/bearing (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 45,352 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Apr 2019 45,321 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 43,925 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 42,365 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 40,261 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 40,246 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 34,139 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2014 28,001 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2014 28,001 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 3 May 2013 19,264 miles

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing

bonnet release cable broken

Fail 2 May 2013 19,264 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

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

all 4 tyres wearing

bonnet release cable broken

Pass 30 Apr 2012 17,786 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 May 2011 16,332 miles
Pass 1 May 2010 14,702 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 13,209 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 13,209 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 11,830 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 10,804 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2006 9,578 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 DYM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 DYM, 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 DYM registered?

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

Is YJ03 DYM safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 DYM shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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