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YJ03 RFZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,779 mi
Last recorded79,779 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RFZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2015 79,779 miles

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

long travel on brake pedal

Fail 4 Aug 2015 79,778 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 72,930 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 62,301 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 52,402 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2011 51,675 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 49,388 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 47,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,601 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2007 42,113 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 39,170 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 RFZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 RFZ, 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 RFZ registered?

YJ03 RFZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 May 2003.

Is YJ03 RFZ safe to buy?

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