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YV03 NWT

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

76,769 mi
Last recorded76,769 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 NWT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 21 Jun 2023 76,769 miles

Central Rear Upper Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Horn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2022 68,578 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Fail 24 Jun 2022 68,578 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 11 Jun 2021 57,804 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jun 2021 57,802 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2020 53,560 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2020 53,560 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Apr 2019 50,694 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 48,092 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 45,012 miles

Both front wiper blades starting to split advise replacement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished and tread cracking advise replacement

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

Offside rear tyre perished and tread cracking advise replacement

Fail 24 Apr 2017 44,972 miles

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

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front wiper blades starting to split advise replacement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer and centre pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside rear tyre perished and tread cracking advise replacement

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

Offside rear tyre perished and tread cracking advise replacement

Pass 14 Apr 2016 42,066 miles

Nearside Rear small cracks in outer side wall advise replacment

rear brake pipes plastic coating deteriorating

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 7 May 2015 39,129 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

handle missing from n/s/front seat back

n/s/wiper smearing slightly

Pass 30 Jan 2014 37,217 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 35,356 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 34,318 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 33,406 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2011 33,406 miles

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

slight corrosion on front discs

Pass 11 Aug 2010 33,123 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 29,261 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 24,207 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 20,180 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 16,011 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 15,880 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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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YV03 NWT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 YV03 NWT, 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 YV03 NWT registered?

YV03 NWT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 August 2003.

Is YV03 NWT safe to buy?

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