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YJ03 YYR

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

83,444 mi
Last recorded83,444 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ03 YYR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 83,444 miles

Front Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Apr 2025 81,286 miles

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component modified but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2024 79,435 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 29 Mar 2024 79,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Mar 2023 76,938 miles

slight corrosion

Pass 29 Mar 2022 74,961 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 29 Mar 2022 74,958 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Mar 2021 72,184 miles

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

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 68,459 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered in heavy black substance (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2019 67,705 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2019 67,702 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Feb 2018 65,404 miles

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED.

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES AND EXHAUST.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED AND PERISHED.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 16 Feb 2018 65,403 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

BRAKE PIPES HAVE BEEN GREASED.

CORROSION TO UNDERSIDE, SUSPENSION, BRAKES AND EXHAUST.

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE SIDEWALL CRACKED AND PERISHED.

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. OFFSIDE LOW. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 13 Aug 2015 65,381 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Aug 2015 65,381 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 28 Mar 2014 62,981 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 28 Mar 2014 62,981 miles

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

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,706 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 57,706 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 52,491 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 11,415 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 39,766 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 33,277 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

nsr tyre small split on side wall

Pass 24 Mar 2009 33,277 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nsr tyre small split on side wall

Pass 1 Apr 2008 23,264 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 23,142 miles

advise slight surface rust on front discs

Pass 27 Mar 2007 22,556 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 22,251 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 YYR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YYR, 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 YYR registered?

YJ03 YYR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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