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YN03 UDZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,963 mi
Last recorded106,963 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UDZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2019 106,963 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside front check strap worn

Fail 5 Jun 2019 106,963 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

nearside rear tyre tread cracked

offside front check strap worn

Pass 10 Apr 2018 103,057 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 5 Apr 2018 103,057 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2017 99,865 miles

Both rear tyres mis-shaped

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs on inside corroded (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Apr 2016 97,020 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Fail 31 Mar 2016 92,010 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre.

Pass 2 Apr 2015 93,636 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2015 93,636 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,107 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 84,467 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2013 84,467 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 79,994 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 74,218 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 67,390 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2010 67,390 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2009 55,585 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 50,249 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2007 42,274 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 37,779 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 37,779 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 UDZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 UDZ, 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 UDZ registered?

YN03 UDZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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