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YX03 FCG

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

85,875 mi
Last recorded85,875 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 FCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 85,875 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coolant low

Fail 3 Oct 2018 85,875 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

coolant low

Pass 9 Oct 2017 84,157 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.2.6)

Fail 9 Oct 2017 84,157 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Door Sill (5.2.6)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 80,795 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 78,443 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,766 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2013 71,464 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2013 71,464 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s/r tyre tread badly worn

Pass 3 Sep 2012 67,975 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 67,975 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 63,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,896 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 47,503 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2009 47,502 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 41,350 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 41,350 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 34,053 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2006 22,793 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 FCG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 FCG, 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 YX03 FCG registered?

YX03 FCG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 April 2003.

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