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GX03 WHD

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,218 mi
Last recorded120,218 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 WHD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 120,218 miles

Front Headlamp slight condensation

Nearside Front Body damage but no shape edges

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slightly at brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 109,406 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge close to fail (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp Patten hazing

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear number plate peeling

Slight damage to offside rear sill panel

Slight exhaust blow at centre joint

Pass 8 Oct 2018 102,909 miles

Both rear suspension bump stops perished

Exhaust slight crack and blow at front flexi pipe

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorber worn

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight damage to offside front sill

Pass 22 Sep 2017 102,745 miles

Offside mirror casing damaged

engine management light on

Fail 22 Sep 2017 102,745 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside mirror casing damaged

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2016 102,235 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 102,235 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2015 100,304 miles

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

nearside and offside splash panel removed fouling steering

Pass 1 Jul 2014 98,565 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2014 98,557 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2013 96,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Fail 19 Jun 2013 96,455 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside and offside headlamp lenses deteriorated

Pass 21 Jun 2012 91,865 miles

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

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

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

exhaust mounting point broken off

front bumper insecure

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jun 2011 87,773 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 80,081 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

n/s/r bump stop detiorated

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r bump stop detiorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 26 May 2010 80,081 miles

n/s/r bump stop detiorated

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r bump stop detiorated

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

Pass 19 May 2009 77,553 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 74,325 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2007 63,638 miles

n/s/f wheel damaged

Pass 1 Aug 2006 51,052 miles

o/s/f side wall cut

rear bump stops broken

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 WHD is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WHD, 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 WHD registered?

GX03 WHD is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 July 2003.

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