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YJ03 DZE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,845 mi
Last recorded76,845 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 DZE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2018 76,845 miles

Nearside mirror damaged

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Jan 2018 76,356 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat converter (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported middle exhaust join broken and corroded (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside mirror outer casing broken

Oil leak ()

exhaust tail pipe corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2015 55,938 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2014 49,393 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2014 49,391 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2014 48,551 miles

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 48,551 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 47,442 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 46,126 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,034 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 42,690 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 42,690 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Jan 2009 40,981 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2008 33,078 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2008 33,078 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 23,770 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 16,593 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 DZE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 DZE, 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 DZE registered?

YJ03 DZE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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