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YJ03 OZH

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

68,603 mi
Last recorded68,603 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 OZH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Oct 2025 68,603 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central and rear box colapsed. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Coolant leak Engine area. ()

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective covers detached from upper mounting both sides, (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Nov 2024 67,617 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective covers detached from its mounting both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 7 Nov 2024 67,574 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut/Split around rim. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge on the Limit. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Fuel filter heavy corrosion.

Rear Axle corroded.

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Protective covers detached from its mounting both sides. (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 13 Nov 2023 66,103 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Fail 10 Oct 2023 65,946 miles

Horn not working Intermittent in its operation . (7.7 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Axle and swivel mounting area (end sill and floor) (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various covered in grease or another material. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Also corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm both sides rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Down to the limit. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Axle beam corroded.

Pass 2 Nov 2022 64,206 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inside face corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2022 64,195 miles

Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various front and rear, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides inside face corroded, (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of both sides, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides. ()

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both blades splitting. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2021 62,224 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Pass 28 Oct 2020 59,854 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, ()

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

Fail 28 Oct 2020 59,854 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear of unbonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded inside faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides, ()

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

Rear Brakes low effort,

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both on Limit, (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Apr 2019 49,336 miles

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

Fail 24 Apr 2019 49,250 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged Out of shape and on the limit of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 May 2018 38,065 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on edge, (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Apr 2017 27,514 miles

Offside Front Door Hinge pivots play

Fail 24 Apr 2017 27,514 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Door Hinge pivots play

Pass 24 May 2016 19,941 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 19,941 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2015 16,027 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 13,419 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 11,114 miles

front discs corroded

Pass 14 May 2012 9,570 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 9,148 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 8,273 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 8,273 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 May 2009 6,490 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 5,591 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 5,035 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 3,736 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 OZH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 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 OZH, 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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YJ03 OZH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 May 2003.

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