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YJ03 YXY

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

100,287 mi
Last recorded100,287 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YXY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2024 100,287 miles

both head lamps starting to fade

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear coil springs rusty

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight engine oil leak

Fail 21 Nov 2024 100,267 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases tail box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

both head lamps starting to fade

o/s/r tyre perishing

rear coil springs rusty

slight bind n/s/f brake

slight engine oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2023 94,360 miles

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear coil springs rusty

slight blow exhaust tail box

slight engine oil leak

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

Fail 17 Nov 2023 94,347 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

front anti roll bar link bushes perishing

hand brake near reserve limit

o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush perished near limit

o/s/r tyre starting to perish

rear brake effort low

rear brake pipes starting to rust

rear coil springs rusty

slight blow exhaust tail box

slight engine oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2022 89,964 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material At load limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear brake pipe at the load limiter (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 23 Nov 2021 82,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2021 82,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 77,861 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 May 2019 73,905 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,738 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 73,738 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 72,783 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 16 Feb 2017 72,782 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 70,724 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 69,127 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 67,267 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 65,057 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 61,449 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 57,323 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops poor

Pass 17 Mar 2010 53,149 miles

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

both rear bump stops poor

Pass 20 Mar 2009 45,094 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,872 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 35,179 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,179 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 26,065 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 YXY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 YXY, 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 YXY registered?

YJ03 YXY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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