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YK03 APN

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

88,339 mi
Last recorded88,339 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 APN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,339 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2017 88,295 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2016 79,096 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 79,096 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 75,199 miles

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

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 8 Jan 2015 75,143 miles

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

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Oil leak

Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 61,666 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre cracked on tread and wearing inner edge

slight up and down movement steering wheel

Fail 9 Jan 2014 61,666 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

front discs corroded

front wipers smearing

n/s/r tyre cracked on tread and wearing inner edge

slight up and down movement steering wheel

Pass 23 Aug 2012 49,931 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2011 35,335 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 28,552 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 27,539 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 27,539 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 14 Jul 2008 24,786 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2008 24,786 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 20,028 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 17,582 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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YK03 APN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YK03 APN, 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 YK03 APN registered?

YK03 APN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

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