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YX03 CCV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,296 mi
Last recorded126,296 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 CCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 126,296 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edge of tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake wet no leak found time of test

Nearside sill slightly distorted

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake wet no leak found time of test

Offside Rear tyre worn on edge

Offside drive shaft close to body

Oil leak ()

coil over sport suspension fitted time of test

some corrosion underbody

Fail 10 Mar 2017 126,286 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% (3.7.B.5b)

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Outer 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 Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sil (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Emission limit only just met

Front discs rusty

N/F sill slightly distorted

N/R and O/R brake pipes wet but no leak found time of test

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and worn low on edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on inner edges of the tread (4.1.E.1)

O/R tyre worn low on edges of the tread

Offside outer sill has sign of weak spots but no hole time of test

Oil leak

Sport suspension coil springs fitted time of test

Pass 12 Aug 2015

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)

all brake hose ferrles corroded

n/s/f sill dammaged

oil leak from sump

Fail 5 Aug 2015 122,352 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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)

all brake hose ferrls corroded

n/s/f sill dammaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 108,494 miles

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

all 4 brake hose ferrles slightly corroded

front suspension corroded

rear suspension corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2014 108,494 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

all 4 brake hose ferrles slightly corroded

front suspension corroded

o/s/r light cluster dammaged

rear suspension corroded

Fail 17 Apr 2014 108,411 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension slightly damaged (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

VERY LOW/MODIFIED SUSPENSION FITTED

Pass 12 Apr 2013 98,848 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 85,583 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 85,583 miles

Nearside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Nearside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

Offside Rear reflector more than 50% obscured (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 76,270 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2010 66,388 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 56,847 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 47,487 miles

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

Fail 11 Mar 2008 47,487 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 36,815 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 36,812 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 17,257 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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YX03 CCV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YX03 CCV, 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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YX03 CCV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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