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GX03 LFD

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

71,358 mi
Last recorded71,358 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LFD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 71,358 miles

Brake servo (vacuum pipe damaged leaking/chaffed through )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn unevenly + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2025 71,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Inner side wall failure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake servo (vacuum pipe damaged leaking/chaffed through )

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted outer rim edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm + inner edge worn unevenly + perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner bead rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 71,238 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Fail 25 Jul 2024 71,235 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat rattle and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front tyre worn outside edge

Pass 27 Jul 2023 64,331 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat small leak and inside rattle (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers damaged

Fail 27 Jul 2023 64,329 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat small leak and inside rattle (6.1.2 (a))

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

nearside and offside rear shock absorber covers damaged

Pass 15 Jul 2022 55,159 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 47,356 miles

Nearside Rear wheel has a chunk missing from the rim

Fail 23 Jul 2021 47,354 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel has a chunk missing from the rim

Pass 3 Jul 2020 45,148 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2019 45,178 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 45,178 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 43,943 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 43,943 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

EPC light on

Pass 28 Jul 2017 43,148 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 41,592 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2016 41,592 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner shoulder of tread area (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 40,876 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2014 33,073 miles

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Fail 30 Jun 2014 33,065 miles

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

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

brake fluid level between min and max

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2013 21,988 miles

both front tyres waering low on outer edges

one high level brake light nulb not working

slight damage to nearside sill

Fail 4 Jul 2013 21,988 miles

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

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

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

both front tyres waering low on outer edges

one high level brake light nulb not working

slight damage to nearside sill

Pass 5 Jul 2012 19,556 miles

One high level brake light bulb not working

Slight uneven wear on outer edges of both front tyres

Pass 5 Jul 2011 11,289 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 6,871 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 6,384 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 6,139 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 5,704 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2006 5,182 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 LFD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 LFD, 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 LFD registered?

GX03 LFD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 April 2003.

Is GX03 LFD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 LFD shows 29 tests with a 69% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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