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GX03 XWP

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

85,763 mi
Last recorded85,763 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 XWP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2016 85,763 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

driver door lower hinge worn

Fail 14 Apr 2016 85,763 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

driver door lower hinge worn

Fail 5 Apr 2016 85,711 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre badly perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,848 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 74,487 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 Mar 2013 70,379 miles

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Apr 2012 66,214 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Apr 2012 66,206 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,055 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 1 Apr 2010 55,391 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/f tyre sidewall perished

Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,044 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 41,372 miles

slight play in steering column

Fail 4 Apr 2008 41,372 miles

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

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 8 Mar 2007 33,333 miles

front brake disc,s in very poor rusty condition

Fail 14 Jul 2006 29,232 miles

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

front brake discs corroded inner edges brake pad material approx 1/2 worn

near side front tyre worn inside edge cord not exposed(recommend replaced)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 29,232 miles

front brake discs corroded inner edges brake pad material approx 1/2 worn

near side front tyre worn inside edge cord not exposed(recommend replaced)

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 XWP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 XWP, 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 XWP registered?

GX03 XWP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 August 2003.

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