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GX03 UOM

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,351 mi
Last recorded74,351 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 UOM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2017 74,351 miles

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

auxilliary drive belt perished

battery terminal corroded

dust protection to both rear shock absorbers deteriorated/broken

front exhaust mount broken, system still supported

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Fail 10 Feb 2017 74,331 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

auxilliary drive belt perished

battery terminal corroded

dust protection to both rear shock absorbers deteriorated/broken

front exhaust mount broken, system still supported

rear exhaust rubber mount perished

Pass 3 Oct 2014 49,917 miles

Nearside rear suspension bump stop perished.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test.

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread, cords not exposed at time of test.

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test.

Fail 2 Oct 2014 49,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nearside front tyre outer wall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test.

Nearside rear suspension bump stop perished.

Nearside rear tyre outer wall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test.

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

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

Offside rear tyre has cuts in the tread, cords not exposed at time of test.

Offside rear tyre outer wall damaged, cords not exposed at time of test.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 48,463 miles

electronic power control light on

nearside rear tyre at 2.0mm

offside front tyre at 2.0mm

offside rear tyre at 2.5mm

Fail 5 Jul 2012 38,896 miles

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

nearside front and nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 5 Jul 2012 38,896 miles

nearside front and nearside rear tyre 3mm tread

Pass 25 Jul 2011 31,862 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 26,289 miles

nearside rear tyre 4mm

offside rear tyre 5mm tread

Fail 12 Aug 2010 26,236 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre 4mm

offside rear tyre 5mm tread

rear exhaust silencer slight leak of gases

Pass 28 Jul 2009 18,591 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 18,269 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 17,640 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 17,640 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 22 May 2006 12,625 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 UOM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 UOM, 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 UOM registered?

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

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