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YX03 OKB

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

76,443 mi
Last recorded76,443 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 OKB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Mar 2020 76,443 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2018 70,344 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 54,561 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 54,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 50,392 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 May 2016 49,066 miles

E.M.L on

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front seat upright tilt knob missing

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Fail 5 May 2016 49,057 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

E.M.L on

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front seat upright tilt knob missing

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

rear wiper blade rubber missing

Pass 14 May 2015 45,892 miles

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

rear wiperblade rubber missing

Fail 13 May 2015 45,892 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear shocker dust cover insecure

rear wiperblade rubber missing

Pass 20 May 2014 42,560 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 34,926 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 28,703 miles

Offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

Fail 23 May 2012 28,703 miles

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

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

Front tyres wearing badly on inner edges.

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

Pass 14 Jun 2011 23,128 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2010 18,372 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 13,618 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 10,486 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 8,122 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 5,662 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 OKB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YX03 OKB, 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 OKB registered?

YX03 OKB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 July 2003.

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