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GN03 UMY

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,500 mi
Last recorded96,500 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UMY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2018 96,500 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 88,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 80,290 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2015 76,212 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Mar 2015 75,831 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on.

exhaust system deteriorated and slight leak of exhaust gases from from front flexi section.

offside rear tyre worn and feathered on inside edge.

slight damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 24 Mar 2015 75,831 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on.

exhaust system deteriorated and slight leak of exhaust gases from from front flexi section.

offside rear tyre worn and feathered on inside edge.

slight damage to nearside outer sill.

Pass 1 Apr 2014 73,799 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 70,628 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 67,023 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,023 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine warning light on

Pass 12 Apr 2011 59,996 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 59,996 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 55,204 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 47,002 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 39,800 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Apr 2007 30,729 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 21,029 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 UMY 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 82.4%.

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 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 UMY, 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 UMY registered?

GN03 UMY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is GN03 UMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 UMY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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