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GX03 LYY

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

102,399 mi
Last recorded102,399 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LYY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2014 102,399 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

engine light is on

front disc are slightly corroded on inner side

Pass 21 Feb 2013 93,997 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge (rasied tread)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 93,997 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s/r tyre is worn on inner edge (rasied tread)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 86,460 miles

battery insecure

engine light illuminated

Fail 20 Feb 2012 86,460 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

battery insecure

engine light illuminated

Pass 15 Feb 2011 79,190 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2010 72,384 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2010 72,384 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 63,004 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 52,527 miles

engine management light on

engine uneven at idle

Fail 13 Feb 2008 52,527 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

engine uneven at idle

Pass 26 Feb 2007 42,052 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 42,052 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 18 Feb 2006 29,698 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 LYY is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LYY, 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 LYY registered?

GX03 LYY is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is GX03 LYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GX03 LYY shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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