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CN03 GLJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

59,187 mi
Last recorded59,187 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN03 GLJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 59,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn down to 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 54,049 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2024 49,846 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2023 45,498 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2023 45,498 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jan 2022 41,322 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Feb 2021 37,837 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 37,837 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 34,471 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2019 34,471 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 30,254 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 26,730 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2016 23,543 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 20,760 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 16,964 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2013 13,949 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2012 9,750 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 6,111 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 2,230 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 2,110 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 24 Jun 2006 1,657 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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CN03 GLJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CN03 GLJ, 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 CN03 GLJ registered?

CN03 GLJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is CN03 GLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN03 GLJ shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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