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YJ03 YWR

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

74,809 mi
Last recorded74,809 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YWR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2026 74,809 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2025 69,134 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 63,774 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2023 59,031 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2023 59,031 miles

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Sep 2022 57,012 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 56,975 miles

Offside Front outer wing damage

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Fail 8 Nov 2021 56,975 miles

Offside Front outer wing damage

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse light not working

Pass 18 Nov 2020 56,673 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

reverse lamp inoperative

Pass 14 Jun 2019 55,106 miles

Advise nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to split

Advise offside front lower suspension arm rear bush starting to unbond

Pass 11 Jun 2018 53,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2018 53,783 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 51,774 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 48,879 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 45,576 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2014 41,651 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

o/s/f wishbone bush debonding

Pass 12 Mar 2013 38,327 miles

exhaust front flexi deteriorated

Pass 1 Mar 2012 35,058 miles

Rear brakes noisy. (offside more than nearside)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 8 Mar 2011 31,156 miles

Exhaust bracket onto cat come away from the pipe. Bracket runs under the exhaust and is still supporting the exhaust.

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 31,156 miles

Exhaust bracket onto cat come away from the pipe. Bracket runs under the exhaust and is still supporting the exhaust.

Pass 9 Mar 2010 27,792 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 24,197 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 20,647 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 20,646 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2007 17,008 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 12,987 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 YWR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YWR, 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 YWR registered?

YJ03 YWR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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