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YN03 FWA

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1596cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

10,241 mi
Last recorded10,241 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 FWA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,596cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2023 10,241 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2023 10,241 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 May 2021 9,983 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 6,758 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2018 4,896 miles

no rear seats fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 413 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Fail 3 Jul 2017 353 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

no rear seats or seatbelts fitted

Pass 4 Mar 2017 66,117 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2017 66,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2016 62,254 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2016 62,254 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 58,168 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 58,168 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 54,614 miles

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

rear damper gaiters damaged, ns & os

Fail 17 Feb 2014 54,614 miles

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

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

rear damper gaiters damaged, ns & os

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 46,865 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 42,738 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 38,757 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2010 38,757 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 35,054 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 35,053 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2008 31,282 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 31,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

Pass 20 Feb 2007 28,054 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 FWA is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,596cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FWA, 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 FWA registered?

YN03 FWA is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is YN03 FWA safe to buy?

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