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GX03 KYT

2003 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

84,137 mi
Last recorded84,137 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 KYT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2016 84,137 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 80,793 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 80,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,756 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 77,756 miles

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

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 71,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 23 Mar 2013 71,087 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Mar 2012 66,530 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Mar 2011 63,708 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

small split on wiper

Pass 30 Mar 2009 60,171 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 60,171 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2008 58,139 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

effort drops when prssure held on pedal

Pass 14 Mar 2007 56,198 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 56,198 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

boty door mirrors in poor condishion

gear selection very stiff

Pass 31 Mar 2006 54,631 miles

both front discs in very poor condition

both front tyres close to limit(185/55r14)

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 KYT is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 GX03 KYT, 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 GX03 KYT registered?

GX03 KYT is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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