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YO53 VUL

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,050 mi
Last recorded79,050 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYO53 VUL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2016 79,050 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.3.3b)

Fail 1 Mar 2016 79,041 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Both sides (2.7.3)

Eml light on

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Both tyres wearing on inner edge

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint Rack (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 71,719 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted on inside faces

wiper blades smear slightly

Pass 19 Oct 2013 66,638 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 66,638 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 59,626 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Oct 2011 54,342 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 48,897 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2009 43,022 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 35,768 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 30,622 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 25,074 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside 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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YO53 VUL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YO53 VUL, 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 YO53 VUL registered?

YO53 VUL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2003.

Is YO53 VUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YO53 VUL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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