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YJ03 EAA

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

89,697 mi
Last recorded89,697 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 EAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 89,697 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 89,697 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2018 86,386 miles
Fail 30 May 2018 86,382 miles

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 May 2017 83,563 miles

both door check straps missing,n/s door dropped and hard to open from inside and outside due to worn hinge

o/s front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated

several brake pipes have bubbling coating possibly due to corrosion

slight exhaust blow in several places

Fail 31 May 2017 83,563 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both door check straps missing,n/s door dropped and hard to open from inside and outside due to worn hinge

o/s front wishbone rear bush slightly deteriated

several brake pipes have bubbling coating possibly due to corrosion

slight exhaust blow in several places

Pass 23 Jun 2016 80,761 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 80,755 miles

Fuel system component leaking filtre (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 77,469 miles

reverse light inop.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 73,790 miles

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

reverse light not working.

Pass 1 Jul 2013 71,718 miles

reverse light(s) not working

Fail 27 Jun 2013 71,684 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

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

reverse light(s) not working

Pass 29 Jun 2012 58,544 miles

frontpipe/cat has minor leak of gases

handbrake has long travel

reverse light(s)inoperative

Fail 15 Jun 2012 58,539 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine misfiring

frontpipe/cat has minor leak of gases

handbrake has long travel

reverse light(s)inoperative

Pass 7 Mar 2011 36,928 miles

exhaust rear box has slight leak of exhaust gases

slighty gear oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2011 36,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

exhaust rear box has slight leak of exhaust gases

slighty gear oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2010 30,584 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 23,474 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 19,757 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 19,757 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 17,190 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2006 14,148 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 EAA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 EAA, 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 EAA registered?

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

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