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YR52 YKN

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,851 mi
Last recorded84,851 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR52 YKN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Nov 2020 84,851 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine management light on

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2019 76,391 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2018 67,845 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor exhaust leak

Fail 29 Nov 2018 67,843 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

minor exhaust leak

Pass 12 Dec 2017 64,770 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 59,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases around clamps (7.1.2)

both front tyres are cracking/perishing and both rear tyres are misshapen on inner shoulders

engine management light is on

oil leak

Pass 31 Mar 2016 58,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle and rear at joint,s. (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured and offside front. (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Apr 2015 52,242 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2014 48,355 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 45,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Apr 2013 45,153 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 42,948 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 39,247 miles

Nearside Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Jul 2010 35,291 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 35,188 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 30 Jul 2009 29,511 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 26,144 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2007 22,237 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 17,037 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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YR52 YKN is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR52 YKN, 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 YR52 YKN registered?

YR52 YKN is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 February 2003.

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