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GN03 DXW

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,835 mi
Last recorded68,835 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 DXW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2022 68,835 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2022 68,830 miles

Emissions not tested Exhaust blowing (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corrosion inner faces of both front brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2019 64,746 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Apr 2018 58,784 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 58,784 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 57,686 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.1mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2016 54,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 25 Mar 2016 54,315 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.9mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2015 52,095 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 50,714 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

f discs rusty on inner faces

nsr tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2013 47,780 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 47,780 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 44,701 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 44,701 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 41,445 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 38,865 miles

both front tyres on 2mm

rear wiper split

Pass 3 Jan 2009 35,100 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON 2MM

REAR WIPER BLADE SPLIT

SLIGHT CORROSION ON REAR SILENCER

Pass 9 Jan 2008 31,905 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2008 31,905 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 17 Mar 2006 25,253 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 25,253 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 DXW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DXW, 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

How do I check the history of GN03 DXW?

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What year was GN03 DXW registered?

GN03 DXW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GN03 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 DXW shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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