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YK03 JSZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

72,542 mi
Last recorded72,542 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK03 JSZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2014 72,542 miles

O/F wish bone inner bush deteriated

front and rear coil spring's corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2013 63,385 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 59,714 miles

both rear springs corroded

Fail 4 Jan 2012 59,714 miles

Hazard warning switch insecure (1.4.B.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both rear springs corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2010 54,684 miles

Airbag light on dash

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

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

Fail 29 Jan 2010 54,684 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Airbag light on dash

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 49,317 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 38,917 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 27,801 miles
Fail 6 May 2006 27,801 miles

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

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 JSZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 JSZ, 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 JSZ registered?

YK03 JSZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is YK03 JSZ safe to buy?

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