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GN03 TKC

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,144 mi
Last recorded83,144 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 TKC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2019 83,144 miles

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

Nearside Direction indicator not working stalk on column not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Oct 2018 75,869 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 75,869 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 73,066 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 72,449 miles

Rear exhaust silencer deteriating

Pass 10 Aug 2015 70,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 69,395 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 68,433 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 67,179 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 66,253 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

advise engine warning light on

Pass 5 Aug 2010 65,204 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 64,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 63,392 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 57,451 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2006 41,882 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2006 41,881 miles

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

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 TKC is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 TKC, 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 TKC registered?

GN03 TKC is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is GN03 TKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 TKC shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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