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YJ03 RCF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

51,193 mi
Last recorded51,193 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 51,193 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 51,193 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2021 49,789 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2020 48,329 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2019 45,797 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 45,797 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Mar 2018 42,989 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 40,216 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 37,048 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2015 33,653 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 30,184 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2014 30,184 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)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 27,337 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 23,629 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 23,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Mar 2011 20,603 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 18,191 miles

near side front door mirror casing and glass cracked

Pass 6 Mar 2009 15,537 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,601 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 10,511 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 6,918 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 RCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RCF, 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 RCF registered?

YJ03 RCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is YJ03 RCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 RCF shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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