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YN03 UEL

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

119,954 mi
Last recorded119,954 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 UEL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 119,954 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 117,409 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2023 117,407 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 111,776 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2020 103,117 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre approaching tread wear indicator

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2020 103,117 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front tyre approaching tread wear indicator

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged wing (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 95,876 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2018 93,195 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2017 89,287 miles

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

corrosion on coil springs

front brake discs & brake pads worn

Pass 27 Jul 2016 86,421 miles

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 83,094 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

osf mirror has a crack

Pass 18 Jun 2014 81,238 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2014 81,238 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Jun 2013 70,119 miles

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)

o/s door mirrow damaged

Fail 31 May 2013 70,119 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

o/s door mirrow damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 49,698 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Jun 2011 39,909 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,900 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,849 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 26,915 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 22,427 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 18,160 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 13,405 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 UEL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 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 UEL, 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 UEL registered?

YN03 UEL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 March 2003.

Is YN03 UEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YN03 UEL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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