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YT53 OPY

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

170,184 mi
Last recorded170,184 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT53 OPY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2023 170,184 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively outer and inner (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

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

diesel heater loose

Fail 31 Mar 2023 170,184 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

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

diesel heater loose

offside hand brake reading low

offside rear foot brake reading low

Pass 11 Dec 2021 165,162 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

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

Pass 23 Dec 2020 160,072 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Dec 2020 160,062 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 155,386 miles

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 25 Jun 2018 151,112 miles

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 12 Jun 2017 146,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside and nearside rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 21 Jun 2016 141,502 miles

both rear shocker covers not secure

Pass 12 Jun 2015 132,643 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2014 119,679 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight blow exhaust centre to rear

Pass 31 May 2013 104,691 miles

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

front wiper blades split

Fail 31 May 2013 104,691 miles

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

Oil leak

f/o/s tyre wearing low 3mm

front wiper blades split

Pass 25 May 2012 92,212 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 80,869 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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 71,612 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 71,640 miles

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jun 2009 69,835 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2008 67,472 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 42,197 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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YT53 OPY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YT53 OPY, 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 YT53 OPY registered?

YT53 OPY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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