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GN03 DZC

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,906 mi
Last recorded80,906 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 DZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 80,906 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 77,017 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 71,446 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 71,446 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 70,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust is deteriorating

Pass 12 Jun 2012 69,248 miles

front brake discs are corroded

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Jun 2012 69,244 miles

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs are corroded

Pass 24 May 2011 65,125 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 52,726 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit outer edge of tread

offside rear tyre slight feathering off inner edge of tread

Fail 18 Aug 2009 52,726 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

both rear tyres slight feathering of inner edge of tread

nearside front tyre close to legal limit outer edge of tread

top engine breather hose disconnected

Pass 8 Aug 2008 48,431 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 39,326 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 39,326 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 31,002 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 DZC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 DZC, 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 DZC?

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What year was GN03 DZC registered?

GN03 DZC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 April 2003.

Is GN03 DZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 DZC shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN03 DZC have outstanding finance?

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