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YN03 FMF

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2024
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

73,002 mi
Last recorded73,002 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FMF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 73,002 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,988 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and rubbers starting to crack

handbrake travel long

Fail 9 Feb 2022 67,988 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp insecure (4.7.1 (c) (i))

exhaust deteriorated and rubbers starting to crack

handbrake travel long

Pass 3 Feb 2021 63,080 miles

handbrake travel long.

Fail 3 Feb 2021 63,080 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

handbrake travel long.

Pass 12 Feb 2020 59,009 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2020 59,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 13 Feb 2019 53,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear parking brake grabbing slightly

parking brake, reserve travel.

Pass 4 Oct 2017 47,456 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2017 47,436 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 15 Sep 2017 47,434 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front tyre showing signs of deterioration and wearing on the outer edge

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 46,494 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 inner edges (3.5.1i)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 43,281 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2014 40,633 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2014 40,574 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2013 36,913 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,555 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 36,506 miles

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

mil light on

Pass 24 Jul 2012 33,974 miles

nearside rear tyre has slightly damaged outer sidewall

Fail 26 Jul 2011 20,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 20,124 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,491 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2010 27,491 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 23,693 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 19,407 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 19,407 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 13,890 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 8,223 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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YN03 FMF 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 64.3%.

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 YN03 FMF, 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 YN03 FMF registered?

YN03 FMF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 August 2003.

Is YN03 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 FMF shows 28 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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