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YN03 UBW

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,366 mi
Last recorded143,366 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UBW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 143,366 miles

Nearside Rear brake operation slow

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 143,357 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine too much smoke (7.4.B.3b)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern , bulb needs refitting (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure brakets broken (1.7.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake operation slow

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 131,620 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 131,618 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2016 122,953 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 117,671 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 109,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 109,359 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2013 101,089 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

Pass 23 Apr 2012 98,305 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2011 85,926 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 76,030 miles

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

exhaust catalyst seam slight blow

main beam yellow tinted

o/s outer sill damaged

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Fail 18 May 2010 76,030 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

exhaust catalyst seam slight blow

main beam yellow tinted

o/s outer sill damaged

slight damage o/s/f tyre outer sidewall

Pass 15 May 2009 64,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

oil on min

Pass 7 May 2008 54,423 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 54,423 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2007 44,701 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 4 May 2007 44,701 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS

Horn not working (1.6.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2006 33,505 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 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UBW, 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 UBW registered?

YN03 UBW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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