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GX03 LBJ

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,366 mi
Last recorded80,366 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LBJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 Feb 2021 80,366 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened off side front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge off side front tyre inner edge bald and close to limits (5.2.3 (e))

near side c.v.boot split at driveshaft end and weeping grease

Pass 29 Feb 2020 78,695 miles

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

near side front and near side rear inner wheel rims quite badly dented

Fail 29 Feb 2020 78,695 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

near side front and near side rear inner wheel rims quite badly dented

Pass 9 Feb 2019 73,856 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 9 Feb 2019 73,850 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 65,572 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2018 65,549 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2017 54,382 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2017 54,382 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 49,030 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both rear on front arms (2.5.A.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

n/s wiper slit

Pass 16 Feb 2015 44,522 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 39,361 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2014 39,361 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2013 34,654 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 30,036 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 25,788 miles

h/brake travel long

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer egde

Pass 8 Mar 2010 18,486 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge, 185/55/14

oil leak from gearbox, suspect gear selector seal

Pass 3 Mar 2009 11,643 miles

front wipers poor

Pass 18 Mar 2008 6,263 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 4,355 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 3,563 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 LBJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LBJ, 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 LBJ registered?

GX03 LBJ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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