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GN53 UZB

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

100,183 mi
Last recorded100,183 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN53 UZB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2013 100,183 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 90,828 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2012 90,828 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 84,412 miles

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit ( recommend replacement )

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in tread ( recommend replacement )

Fail 21 Oct 2011 84,412 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

advise nail in o/s/r tyre tread

advise o/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges and close to limit ( recommend replacement )

advise o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and cuts in tread ( recommend replacement )

Pass 30 Oct 2010 69,319 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 51,789 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 33,378 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 33,288 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror not clearly visible from the drivers seat or incapable of being adjusted to be clearly visible from the driver's seat (8.1.1d)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 23,893 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 UZB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 UZB, 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 UZB?

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What year was GN53 UZB registered?

GN53 UZB is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is GN53 UZB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GN53 UZB shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GN53 UZB have outstanding finance?

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