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YP53 VJO

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

66,243 mi
Last recorded66,243 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 VJO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2023 66,243 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle suspension lowered

Fail 30 Mar 2023 66,242 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

vehicle suspension lowered

Pass 28 Mar 2023 66,224 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 66,224 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 59,675 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2020 51,191 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 51,191 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Dec 2019 49,153 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened DISCS PASS AND ADVISE (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 47,063 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2017 45,555 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner pass and advise (3.5.1i)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 45,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner pass and advise (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 43,793 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,881 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2014 40,413 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 38,642 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 36,385 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Oct 2012 36,382 miles

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

Inner Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 33,892 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 33,892 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 31,324 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2010 31,324 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 28,546 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 28,001 miles

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

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

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 26 Oct 2007 25,170 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 21,026 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (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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YP53 VJO is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 YP53 VJO, 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 YP53 VJO registered?

YP53 VJO is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is YP53 VJO safe to buy?

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