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YL03 DFN

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,201 mi
Last recorded108,201 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 DFN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2017 108,201 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 99,872 miles

smell of fuel at offside of engine

Fail 29 Jun 2016 99,872 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

smell of fuel at offside of engine

Pass 3 Jul 2015 92,870 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake vacuum pipe deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,868 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake vacuum pipe deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking

Pass 21 Jan 2014 84,322 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2013 73,741 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2012 64,128 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2012 64,128 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 54,088 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 36,928 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 36,865 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 30,701 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2007 23,255 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 13,583 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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YL03 DFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YL03 DFN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YL03 DFN registered?

YL03 DFN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 July 2003.

Is YL03 DFN safe to buy?

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