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GK03 BNJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

53,648 mi
Last recorded53,648 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 BNJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,648 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 53,648 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2017 51,297 miles

Nearside Rear shock cover insecure

Rear tyres both worn /sidewalls scuffed

eng management light on

Pass 13 Sep 2016 48,989 miles

Rear both tyres wearing low

Pass 10 Sep 2015 46,150 miles

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

Fail 17 Sep 2014 43,930 miles

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

both front tyres wearing low

o/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed /damaged

Pass 17 Sep 2014 43,930 miles

both front tyres wearing low

o/s rear tyre sidewall scuffed /damaged

Pass 30 Jul 2013 41,838 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak

eng management light on

engine running erraticaly

Pass 13 Jul 2012 39,091 miles

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

e/m light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 39,091 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front and n/s/r tyres perished

e/m light on

Pass 26 Jul 2011 36,994 miles

offside rear tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 28 Jul 2010 35,153 miles

both front brake discs worn/lipped slightly

offside rear tyre tyre wearing low

Fail 28 Jul 2010 35,153 miles

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)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs worn/lipped slightly

offside rear tyre tyre wearing low

Pass 31 Jul 2009 31,921 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 29,264 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 29,264 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2007 26,864 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 24,427 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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GK03 BNJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GK03 BNJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK03 BNJ registered?

GK03 BNJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is GK03 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK03 BNJ shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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