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GK03 BOU

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

82,924 mi
Last recorded82,924 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK03 BOU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 21 Aug 2019 82,924 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits engine doe not sound/run very well (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2018 79,950 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2018 79,946 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 76,252 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Sep 2016 70,844 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2015 67,107 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 62,869 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 58,369 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 58,368 miles

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

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Jul 2012 54,522 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 49,020 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 42,005 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 31,044 miles

Hazard light switch sticks,Vehicle has damaged to n/s front behind bumper.

Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,919 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 29,919 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 26,760 miles
Pass 9 May 2006 19,905 miles

Front tyres poor. †N/S/R tyre has nail in it.

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 BOU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 BOU, 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 BOU registered?

GK03 BOU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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