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GX03 LFS

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,914 mi
Last recorded105,914 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LFS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2015 105,914 miles

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2015 105,914 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2014 93,759 miles

exhaust getting rusty

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 28 Apr 2014 93,759 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust getting rusty

Pass 20 Apr 2013 831,301 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER BUMP STOPS WORN

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

O/S/F WIPER BLADE WORN

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2012 74,498 miles

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

SLIGHT PLAY IN BOTH FRONT LOWER WISHBONE BUSHES

Pass 30 Apr 2011 62,098 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2011 62,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 51,102 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 40,934 miles

front wipers split at ends

Pass 18 Apr 2008 30,305 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 23,599 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2006 16,165 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 LFS is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LFS, 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 LFS registered?

GX03 LFS is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 2003.

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