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YJ03 JFF

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2021
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

88,362 mi
Last recorded88,362 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 JFF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2020 88,362 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 87,612 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2018 86,472 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 3 Feb 2017 85,235 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 31 Mar 2016 81,749 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing cover insecure (2.7.2a)

both front tyres just touch plastic covers

Pass 6 Aug 2015 80,900 miles

Engine Management Light on

Pass 27 May 2015 78,459 miles

Engine Management Light on

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2014 68,120 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jun 2014 68,117 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

E.M/L on

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 67,071 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2012 60,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2012 60,788 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 18 Nov 2011 81,040 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 22 Nov 2010 41,737 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 41,737 miles

Offside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 30,688 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2009 30,688 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2009 28,397 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 28,397 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 May 2008 21,312 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 21,312 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 11,165 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 13 Feb 2006 7,937 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 JFF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 JFF, 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 JFF registered?

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

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