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YJ03 RBZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

98,328 mi
Last recorded98,328 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RBZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2018 98,328 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 92,301 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 92,031 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,329 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 83,908 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2015 83,900 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 May 2014 78,456 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 13 May 2014 78,456 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jun 2013 73,316 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Steering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle hs been lowered

Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,316 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

vehicle hs been lowered

Pass 10 Mar 2012 63,786 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2012 63,786 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 55,765 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 55,765 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 49,858 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2010 49,858 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2009 43,536 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 43,536 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

airbag light inop

Pass 20 Mar 2008 33,743 miles

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 15 Mar 2008 33,577 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)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 25,873 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 25,873 miles

Nearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)

near side rear tyre tread just on legal limit of 1.6mm

Pass 25 Feb 2006 16,494 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 RBZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 RBZ, 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 RBZ registered?

YJ03 RBZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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