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GN53 DVW

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

54,013 mi
Last recorded54,013 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 54,013 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 48,433 miles

Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Apr 2024 42,726 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2024 42,726 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Apr 2023 37,628 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2023 37,618 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2022 32,185 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2022 32,173 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 21 Apr 2021 26,129 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 24,689 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 21,573 miles

ADV ATTN LOAD VALVE STICKING.

Pass 4 Apr 2018 18,592 miles

Nearside Rear Inner tyre sidewall cut (no cords exposed)

Offside Rear tyre sidewall - cracked

Pass 9 Aug 2017 18,165 miles

Nearside Rear inner sidewall has cut not deep enough to reach cords

Offside Rear tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2016 17,347 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test

Offside tyres cracked

Rear axle corroded

Slight corrosion to both front brake discs on inner surfaces

Windscreen wipers poor

Fail 3 Aug 2016 17,347 miles

Front subframe corroded

Front suspension arms corroded

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre inner sidewall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside tyres cracked

Rear axle corroded

Slight corrosion to both front brake discs on inner surfaces

Windscreen wipers poor

Pass 19 Aug 2015 16,286 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear tyre, inner sidewall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test.

Pass 22 Aug 2014 15,198 miles

Front sub-frame has corrosion

Nearside rear tyre inner sidewall has damage. Cords not visable at time of test.

Windscreen wipers poor.

Pass 7 Aug 2013 13,905 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has cut in inner sidewall.

Fail 7 Aug 2013 13,905 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

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

nsr tyre has cut in inner sidewall.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 12,589 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 11,394 miles

Front and Rear No.Plates poor condition

Pass 4 Aug 2010 9,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 8,973 miles

Both rear and Offside front tyres, sideawalls cracking.

Pass 29 Aug 2008 8,040 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 6,845 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 5,680 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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GN53 DVW is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 GN53 DVW, 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

How do I check the history of GN53 DVW?

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What year was GN53 DVW registered?

GN53 DVW is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is GN53 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DVW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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