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GX03 HNF

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

83,575 mi
Last recorded83,575 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 HNF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 4 Feb 2015 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gearbox leaking gear oil

nearside wiper torn but still clearing windscreen

Pass 4 Feb 2015 83,575 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

gearbox leaking gear oil

nearside wiper torn but still clearing windscreen

Pass 10 Feb 2014 79,168 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 79,168 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,990 miles

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Fail 11 Feb 2013 74,990 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Oil leak from gearbox

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 72,337 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2012 72,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 16 Feb 2011 63,570 miles

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2011 63,570 miles

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 13 Feb 2010 50,788 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Pass 13 Feb 2010 50,788 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 40,238 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2009 40,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 27,548 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 18,603 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 18,603 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 May 2006 16,669 miles

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front wipers smear

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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GX03 HNF is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 GX03 HNF, 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 GX03 HNF registered?

GX03 HNF is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is GX03 HNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 HNF shows 18 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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