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GX53 FZM

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

93,343 mi
Last recorded93,343 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 FZM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 93,343 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2019 93,338 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Parking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2018 87,834 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 9 May 2017 83,305 miles
Fail 9 May 2017 83,305 miles

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

Pass 9 May 2016 77,416 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2015 76,648 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear bump stops split

Fail 24 Mar 2015 76,648 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

both rear bump stops split

both rear tyres wearing low

Pass 26 Mar 2014 75,253 miles

Both rear bump stops worn

Fail 24 Mar 2014 75,253 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Both rear bump stops worn

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 73,776 miles

gearbox oil leak?

Pass 18 Jul 2011 64,886 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 54,588 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 53,084 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 49,517 miles

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

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

engine temp gauge not working

Fail 29 Sep 2008 49,517 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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

engine temp gauge not working

Pass 27 Sep 2007 39,490 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 29,478 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 29,474 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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GX53 FZM is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GX53 FZM, 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 GX53 FZM registered?

GX53 FZM is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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