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YJ03 RFX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

51,899 mi
Last recorded51,899 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RFX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2018 51,899 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2018 51,899 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 8 Sep 2017 45,562 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 42,542 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 39,023 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 39,023 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 May 2014 33,008 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish

Fail 22 May 2014 33,008 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 tyres starting to perish

Pass 1 May 2013 24,217 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)

Oil leak

Pass 18 May 2012 23,300 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

both front tyres slightly worn on edges.

Pass 13 May 2011 20,016 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 16,263 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 14,297 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 10,772 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 10,772 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2007 8,251 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 5,970 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 RFX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 RFX, 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 RFX registered?

YJ03 RFX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 May 2003.

Is YJ03 RFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ03 RFX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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