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GX03 LBG

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

55,785 mi
Last recorded55,785 miles
Recorded on29 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LBG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 May 2021 55,785 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Apr 2020 52,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 185/5514 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Apr 2020 52,761 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre not repairable ()

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inner edge 185/5514 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 47,447 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 42,031 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 41,921 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 31,407 miles

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 31,276 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 21,588 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in N/S/R tyre

Fail 11 Apr 2016 21,588 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

nail in N/S/R tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2015 13,404 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 12,669 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 11,215 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 10,472 miles

both front tyres worn on outer edges

child seat n/s/r

rear no plate damaged

Pass 14 Mar 2011 9,464 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2010 8,652 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 7,853 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,419 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 5,259 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 4,337 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 4,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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 LBG is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LBG, 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 LBG registered?

GX03 LBG is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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