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AY03 GCV

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

50,506 mi
Last recorded50,506 miles
Recorded on15 May 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 GCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 May 2013 50,506 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 42,895 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition and should be replaced at next pad change.

Nearside front tyre has a screw in tread area.

Fail 24 May 2012 42,895 miles

Front brake discs are in poor condition and should be replaced at next pad change.

Nearside front tyre has a screw in tread area.

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 May 2011 35,553 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

bothside front inner discs are in poor condition.

offside front tyre worn thin.

stone chip on windcreen ; within m .o .t limit.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 32,476 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 32,461 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 27,838 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 23,157 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 18,727 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2006 14,866 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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AY03 GCV is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 AY03 GCV, 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 AY03 GCV registered?

AY03 GCV is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 2003.

Is AY03 GCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY03 GCV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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