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YN03 WOV

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

116,180 mi
Last recorded116,180 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN03 WOV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,180 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2019 112,210 miles

Front nearside & offside tyres worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 107,147 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Mar 2018 107,144 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38 % (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Compensator to hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 98,680 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 98,680 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 88,115 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 77,928 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 77,928 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Gear leaver stiff operation noticed at time of test

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)

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

Fail 17 Mar 2014 72,894 miles

Brake fluid level warning light plug missing

Flat spot in n/s rear tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakes just meet required efficiency

Pass 17 Mar 2014 72,894 miles

Brake fluid level warning light plug missing

Flat spot in n/s rear tyre

Rear brakes just meet required efficiency

Pass 21 Mar 2013 67,556 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 60,619 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2012 60,619 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 52,141 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2011 52,141 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 41,655 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 33,444 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 26,672 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 18,665 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,292 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WOV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WOV, 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 WOV registered?

YN03 WOV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is YN03 WOV safe to buy?

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