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YJ03 RGZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

108,900 mi
Last recorded108,900 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 RGZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2016 108,900 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 104,292 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2014 99,676 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

front subframe corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2013 95,239 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 95,233 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

pipe and clamps adjacent to catalytic converter assy corroded

Pass 10 Oct 2011 88,463 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2011 88,463 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 83,075 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2009 76,434 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 69,200 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 61,628 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Sep 2006 52,996 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 51,567 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 RGZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 RGZ, 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 RGZ registered?

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

Is YJ03 RGZ safe to buy?

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