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GN03 DKE

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

140,177 mi
Last recorded140,177 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 DKE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,177 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

o/s/f tyre side wall has slight cut in it

subframe corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2012 130,644 miles

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Fail 5 Dec 2012 130,644 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 14 Apr 2011 122,168 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 113,288 miles

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

both rear tyres worn uneven on inner edges

Pass 2 Mar 2009 93,280 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2009 93,280 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 19 Feb 2008 70,025 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 49,771 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 29,276 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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GN03 DKE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel 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 GN03 DKE, 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 GN03 DKE registered?

GN03 DKE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is GN03 DKE safe to buy?

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