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YN03 SMV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

48,300 mi
Last recorded48,300 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 SMV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 48,300 miles

Engine management warning light is indicating a fault.

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

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

Fail 20 Feb 2018 48,300 miles

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

Engine management warning light is indicating a fault.

Pass 22 Feb 2017 43,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2017 43,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear to centre section joint. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2016 36,976 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2015 29,346 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 23,892 miles

back brakes noisy

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 Feb 2013 22,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 20,393 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2012 20,393 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Feb 2011 18,358 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 16,327 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 14,136 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 14,136 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,106 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 9,775 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 7,346 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 SMV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YN03 SMV, 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

How do I check the history of YN03 SMV?

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What year was YN03 SMV registered?

YN03 SMV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2003.

Is YN03 SMV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 SMV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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