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YJ03 OZP

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,020 mi
Last recorded101,020 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 OZP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2015 101,020 miles

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

brake effort 51%

handbrake 17%

Pass 28 Aug 2014 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocker covers off

Fail 28 Aug 2014 97,514 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shocker covers off

Pass 22 Aug 2013 85,671 miles

both rear shocker covers off

Pass 28 Aug 2012 79,508 miles

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

both rear shocker covers off

Fail 28 Aug 2012 79,508 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear shocker covers off

Pass 1 Sep 2011 73,040 miles

Indicator switch is temperamental

Rear tyres badly perished and worn unevenly

Fail 31 Aug 2011 73,040 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Indicator switch is temperamental

Rear tyres badly perished and worn unevenly

Pass 17 May 2010 62,532 miles

both rear shocker covers off

Pass 19 May 2009 56,850 miles

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

both rear shocker covers off

Fail 18 May 2009 56,850 miles

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

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

both rear shocker covers off

Pass 16 May 2008 52,520 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 42,723 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 33,665 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 OZP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 OZP, 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 OZP registered?

YJ03 OZP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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The MOT history for YJ03 OZP shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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