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YP52 JCZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2019
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

163,456 mi
Last recorded163,456 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP52 JCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2018 163,456 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2017 158,424 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Oct 2017 158,424 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 158,291 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 158,290 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven 51% difference (3.7.B.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 150,846 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 150,842 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole by cat (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust tail pipe missing (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2015 142,578 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2015 142,578 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 131,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Jan 2013 115,852 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 24 Jan 2012 102,530 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted

glow plug light flashing

Fail 14 Jan 2012 102,305 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front brake discs worn and pitted

glow plug light flashing

Pass 31 Jan 2011 92,305 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s steering arm slight play

Pass 25 Jan 2010 83,619 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Jan 2009 75,074 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 22 Jan 2009 74,916 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,182 miles

n/s front tie rod slight play

Fail 11 Jan 2008 66,023 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

n/s front tie rod slight play

Fail 4 Jan 2007 57,107 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2007 57,107 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2006 37,954 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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YP52 JCZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 JCZ, 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 YP52 JCZ registered?

YP52 JCZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2003.

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The MOT history for YP52 JCZ shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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