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GN53 DXD

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

98,465 mi
Last recorded98,465 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 DXD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2015 98,465 miles

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

offside front brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Sep 2015 98,465 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front brake binding slightly

Pass 19 Sep 2014 89,254 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 79,312 miles

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

exhust boxes deteriorated

Fail 30 Aug 2013 79,312 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

exhust boxes deteriorated

Fail 29 Aug 2013 79,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 79,423 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2012 71,803 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2012 71,803 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 62,821 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2010 53,718 miles

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Sep 2009 44,075 miles

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

rear number plate slightly deteriated

Pass 10 Sep 2008 35,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 27,435 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 19,865 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 DXD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DXD, 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 DXD?

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What year was GN53 DXD registered?

GN53 DXD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is GN53 DXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 DXD shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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