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GN03 FCF

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

51,501 mi
Last recorded51,501 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 FCF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2025 51,501 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2024 50,842 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 Sep 2024 50,841 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2023 49,834 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 48,470 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,468 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Sep 2021 47,325 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2020 45,936 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2020 45,934 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Exhaust mounting defective front (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Sep 2019 44,441 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2018 42,324 miles

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Wiper starting to tail

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Aug 2018 42,323 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Centre exhaust mount broken

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Tyre worn to 3mm

Nearside Front Wiper starting to tail

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rear bush starting to debond

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Sep 2017 39,869 miles

exhaust back box deteriorating & beginning to blow

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

mil light on

Fail 13 Sep 2017 39,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

exhaust back box deteriorating & beginning to blow

front brake discs heavily corroded

front brake pads low

mil light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 30,726 miles

front brake discs heavily corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2015 34,245 miles

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

o/s/r brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Sep 2014 31,303 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2014 31,303 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2013 27,519 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

back box begining to deteriorate

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 27 Sep 2012 23,151 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 19,549 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 17,931 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2009 16,709 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 16,676 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 15,605 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 14,183 miles

n/s/r tyre sidewall cut

Pass 5 Sep 2006 11,998 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

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 FCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 FCF, 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.

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What year was GN03 FCF registered?

GN03 FCF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2003.

Is GN03 FCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 FCF shows 27 tests with a 74.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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