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GX03 VOB

2003 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

72,743 mi
Last recorded72,743 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 VOB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,743 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,742 miles

Nearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 68,456 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2016 65,556 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded under bonnet (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 65,545 miles

both wiper blades worn

engine management light on

hatchback door does not open

rear silencer mounting clamp fitted very close to brake pipe at load sensor.

rear silencer mounting rubber has split

Fail 20 Jun 2015 65,537 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

both wiper blades worn

engine management light on

hatchback door does not open

rear silencer mounting clamp fitted very close to brake pipe at load sensor.

rear silencer mounting rubber has split

Pass 14 Aug 2014 62,743 miles

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

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

engine management light illuminated

Pass 3 Aug 2013 59,314 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 56,633 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket corroded & broken off exhaust

engine light on

Pass 7 May 2011 54,290 miles

engine light on

Pass 5 May 2010 45,979 miles

engine management lamp on

o/s/r and n/s/r shock-absorber bump stops broken

Pass 6 May 2009 45,095 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,746 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2008 39,746 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 33,915 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 23,471 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 VOB is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 VOB, 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 VOB registered?

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

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