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GN53 HSE

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Diesel 1422cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,224 mi
Last recorded116,224 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 HSE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,422cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2013 116,224 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Fail 14 Aug 2013 116,223 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

offside and nearside rear tyres wearing low on inner edges

offside front lower ball joint has slight play

slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 Aug 2012 105,734 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 105,730 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 91,294 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 91,294 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 76,334 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 56,081 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 36,961 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 19,439 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2007 19,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

front number plate damaged

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

slight travel in handbrake

Pass 8 Aug 2007 19,430 miles

condensation inside o/s wing indicator

front number plate damaged †rear number plate discoloured

n/s/r shockabsorber dust cover loose

nail stuck in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged †front tyres worn unevenly

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 HSE is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,422cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 GN53 HSE, 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 GN53 HSE registered?

GN53 HSE is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is GN53 HSE safe to buy?

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