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GN03 UNU

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

46,148 mi
Last recorded46,148 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN03 UNU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 46,148 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 21 Apr 2026 46,144 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 43,538 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2025 43,538 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Apr 2024 43,041 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Apr 2024 43,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Apr 2023 42,073 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2022 40,649 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2022 40,649 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2021 39,351 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Mar 2020 39,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 39,204 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 38,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 37,934 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement mounting (2.4.G.2)

offside rear brake lower on performance

Pass 7 Apr 2017 34,122 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2016 30,718 miles

engine light on

Fail 13 Apr 2016 30,716 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

engine light on

Pass 9 Apr 2015 26,958 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 22,436 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 20,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Apr 2013 20,522 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2012 19,146 miles

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Apr 2011 17,131 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 15,264 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre wearing low on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2009 14,042 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 12,593 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 12,165 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 10,004 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 UNU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UNU, 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 UNU registered?

GN03 UNU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 April 2003.

Is GN03 UNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN03 UNU shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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