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YP52 JCX

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,092 mi
Last recorded81,092 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 JCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 81,092 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox drive shaft seals (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 2 Oct 2018 81,000 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sleeve joint under car (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 78,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 78,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to load sensing valve (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi hose to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe going into silencer (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 75,656 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 22 Sep 2016 75,596 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine management light on.

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded flexi to hub (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 70,837 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 69,494 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 65,122 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2014 65,122 miles

Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Fail 3 Jan 2013 59,138 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,138 miles

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

n/s/f tyre slight cut in sidewall

o/s wiper starting to split

Pass 11 Jan 2012 52,267 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 52,267 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 45,668 miles

offside wiper blade ends split

Pass 9 Jan 2010 38,752 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 29,196 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 23,926 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 18,764 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2006 18,764 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2005 15,052 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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YP52 JCX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YP52 JCX, 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 YP52 JCX registered?

YP52 JCX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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