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GX03 KZY

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

49,222 mi
Last recorded49,222 miles
Recorded on24 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 KZY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 May 2021 49,222 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

nearside front lower sill damaged

nearside side repeater lens damaged

Pass 28 May 2020 45,910 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 45,899 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2019 44,571 miles

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2019 44,571 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre obviously under inflated both (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2018 42,615 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2017 40,042 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.8 mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2016 36,214 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2015 32,949 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 30,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 28 Jan 2014 30,016 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 27,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing edges.

nearside outer sill panel is damaged.

rear service brakes noisey in roller brake tester.

Pass 30 Jan 2013 27,462 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre wearing edges.

nearside outer sill panel is damaged.

rear service brakes noisey in roller brake tester.

Pass 27 Jan 2012 24,664 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Feb 2011 22,265 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 20,352 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 18,734 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,336 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 12,791 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 9,661 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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GX03 KZY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GX03 KZY, 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 KZY registered?

GX03 KZY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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