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GX03 LZR

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,362 mi
Last recorded104,362 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2014
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 LZR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,362 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL FLAP MISSING

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING IN POOR CONDITION

O/S OF REAR BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,362 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b) DANGEROUS

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

FUEL FLAP MISSING

N/S FRONT TYRE INNER EDGE LOW ......EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

N/S HANDBRAKE CABLE CASING IN POOR CONDITION

O/S OF REAR BUMPER HAS DAMAGE

O/S REAR TYRE NAILED

REAR COIL SPRINGS CORRODED

Pass 2 Mar 2013 98,806 miles

chip in windscreen

n/s front lower swival joint gaiter has slight split

n/s handbrake cable casing in poor condition

o/s of rear bumper loose

Fail 2 Mar 2013 98,806 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b) DANGEROUS

chip in windscreen

epc light on

n/s front lower swival joint gaiter has slight split

n/s handbrake cable casing in poor condition

o/s of rear bumper loose

Pass 3 Mar 2012 92,547 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S OF REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 3 Mar 2012 92,547 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S OF REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Pass 12 Mar 2011 85,204 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 12 Mar 2011 85,203 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 76,716 miles

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 76,716 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2009 66,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both No plates in poor condition

front brake pads low/discs worn

n/s door mirror loose

rear bumper damaged

surface cut in o/s/f tyre wall

Pass 29 Apr 2008 57,265 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2008 56,762 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 34,708 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 23,321 miles

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

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

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 LZR is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 LZR, 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 LZR registered?

GX03 LZR is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2003.

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