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YN03 FNU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,706 mi
Last recorded65,706 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FNU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2015 65,706 miles

damage to os sill

slight blow on exhaust

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,161 miles

Both front tyres heaverly perrished

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

Fail 1 Dec 2014 61,161 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Both front tyres heaverly perrished

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,460 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 60,460 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 60,426 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2012 60,426 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 87,910 miles

Engine management light is on.

Fail 29 Jun 2011 87,910 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Engine management light is on.

Offside rear tyre is slightly out of shape.

Pass 28 Jun 2010 77,028 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2009 66,761 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 66,761 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Jun 2008 56,279 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,279 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 43,314 miles

engine management light lit

Fail 15 Jun 2007 43,314 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

engine management light lit

Pass 3 Jul 2006 32,160 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2006 32,044 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 FNU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FNU, 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 YN03 FNU registered?

YN03 FNU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is YN03 FNU safe to buy?

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