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GN03 GKL

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2024
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

88,730 mi
Last recorded88,730 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GKL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2023 88,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2022 85,460 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front rear deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2021 81,235 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 76,425 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 76,424 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 72,633 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 26,278 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2018 22,431 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 2 Apr 2018 22,429 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2017 17,642 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing (unrepairable puncture)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust box casing splitting due to excessive corrosion

oil misting from engine/gearbox

Fail 25 Mar 2017 17,623 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall splitting from perishing (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre perishing (unrepairable puncture)

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

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

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

centre and rear exhaust box casing splitting due to excessive corrosion

oil misting from engine/gearbox

Pass 14 Mar 2016 16,673 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 16,181 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2014 15,801 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 15,371 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 14,912 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 14,489 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 14,034 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 13,232 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 12,097 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 11,355 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 11,355 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Mar 2006 10,654 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 GKL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GKL, 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 GKL registered?

GN03 GKL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is GN03 GKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 GKL shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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