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GN03 TKX

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

61,618 mi
Last recorded61,618 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 TKX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 61,618 miles

N/S/R brake pipe from comp valve to cylinder corroding

N/S/R coil spring corroded(corrosion to O/S/R coil spring on lower coil)

O/S door mirror has had a tape repair to mirror base

O/S outer cv boot weeping grease

O/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

both front brake flexi perishing

both front tyres wearing even in tread( n/s/f 2.5 mm O/S/F 3mm 185/55 r15 80h)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to O/S/F coil spring on upper coil

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs fairly corroded (pads 2/3 worn)

gear box area moist of oil

service light shown on dash

Fail 24 May 2018 61,618 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

both front brake flexi perishing

N/S/R brake pipe from comp valve to cylinder corroding

N/S/R coil spring corroded(corrosion to O/S/R coil spring on lower coil)

O/S door mirror has had a tape repair to mirror base

O/S outer cv boot weeping grease

O/S/R brake pipe to wheel cylinder corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn

both front tyres wearing even in tread( n/s/f 2.5 mm O/S/F 3mm 185/55 r15 80h)

both rear tyres perishing

corrosion to O/S/F coil spring on upper coil

exhaust system corroded

front brake discs fairly corroded (pads 2/3 worn)

gear box area moist of oil

service light shown on dash

Pass 23 Jun 2017 57,170 miles

N/S/R coil spring corroded

O/S/R brake pipe from hose too wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake hose flexis perishing

engine oil level on min

service light shown on dash

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

temp repair has been done too O/S mirror base

Fail 23 Jun 2017 57,168 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/R coil spring corroded

O/S/R brake pipe from hose too wheel cylinder slightly corroded

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front brake hose flexis perishing

engine oil level on min

service light shown on dash

slight play in N/S/F wheel bearing

temp repair has been done too O/S mirror base

Pass 10 Jun 2016 53,378 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 49,653 miles

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks various

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Fail 23 Aug 2014 49,651 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine oil leaks various

o/s and n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bushes worn

Pass 27 Sep 2013 42,594 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 42,594 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 38,583 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 38,583 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 33,718 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,543 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 27,526 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 26,010 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 26,010 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 22,078 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 19,687 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,220 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 TKX is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 TKX, 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 TKX registered?

GN03 TKX is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is GN03 TKX safe to buy?

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