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GN03 UCP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

114,480 mi
Last recorded114,480 miles
Recorded on14 May 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UCP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 May 2019 114,480 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

nearside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre poor cracking and has a nail in 1855514

rear axle slight corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 109,952 miles

engine hunting and engine management light on

nearside rear tyre going out of shape 1855514

offside rear tyre cracking in treads and close to limit 1855514

Pass 30 May 2017 105,821 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 98,209 miles

slight judder on offside front brake

steering wheel slight movement

Pass 28 May 2015 91,927 miles

both front brake discs pitted and worn

slight judder on front brakes

Fail 28 May 2015 91,927 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front brake discs pitted and worn

slight judder on front brakes

Pass 28 May 2014 85,449 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine man-light

Fail 28 May 2014 85,449 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine man-light

Pass 6 Jun 2013 75,906 miles

air box pipe detatched

drivers window faulty

managment light on

Fail 6 Jun 2013 75,906 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air box pipe detatched

drivers window faulty

managment light on

Fail 18 Jun 2012 66,345 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine man-light on

rear seat down seat belts

Pass 18 Jun 2012 66,345 miles

engine man-light on

rear seat down seat belts

Pass 24 Jun 2011 59,109 miles

engine mamagment light on

Pass 9 Jun 2010 51,543 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2009 44,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

Pass 15 Jun 2009 44,211 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 24 Jun 2008 39,289 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Fail 19 Jun 2008 39,268 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

engine light on

Pass 27 Jun 2007 24,973 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2006 14,227 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 UCP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 UCP, 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 UCP registered?

GN03 UCP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 June 2003.

Is GN03 UCP safe to buy?

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