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GX53 GYH

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

80,604 mi
Last recorded80,604 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 GYH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2020 80,604 miles

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

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2020 80,604 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,850 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 78,850 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2018 76,439 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 74,585 miles

coil spring corroded Both Rear Coil Springs (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Nov 2016 72,953 miles

Central exhaust centre mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner face

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Nov 2016 72,953 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Central exhaust centre mounting corroded

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner face

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 71,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

centre exhaust mount corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 67,376 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

slight noise from n/s rear wheel bearing

Pass 7 Nov 2013 62,316 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 57,441 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 53,596 miles

deep but in n/s/r inner tyre sidewall and tread cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2010 50,006 miles

n/s/r tyre tread uneven

Pass 29 Oct 2009 46,189 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 41,266 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2008 41,266 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

both front tyres low

Pass 18 Oct 2007 36,726 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 29,888 miles

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

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)

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 GYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GX53 GYH, 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 GYH registered?

GX53 GYH is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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