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GN03 GME

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

54,293 mi
Last recorded54,293 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 GME
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2017 54,293 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2017 54,143 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 50,215 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 45,692 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2015 45,686 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2014 42,293 miles

nearside rear tyre cracking round edges

Fail 10 Mar 2014 42,277 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre cracking round edges

Pass 8 Mar 2013 38,317 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 34,560 miles

center exhaust bracket adrift but held with clamps.

Fail 29 Feb 2012 34,560 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

center exhaust bracket adrift but held with clamps.

Pass 7 Mar 2011 30,108 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 22,678 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,036 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 15,036 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 13,189 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2007 12,834 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2006 10,692 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 GME is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 GME, 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 GME registered?

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

Is GN03 GME safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 GME shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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