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GX53 OBP

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,117 mi
Last recorded116,117 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 OBP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 15 Jun 2020 116,117 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

Central Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Various rear suspension components corroded

Pass 23 Jun 2017 110,110 miles

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

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jun 2016 101,270 miles

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2016 101,254 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 18" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20" (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

rear exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2015 99,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2015 99,162 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

exhaust corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2013 89,360 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2012 84,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc/s lipped & corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 84,094 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc/s lipped & corroded

Oil leak

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 76,780 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 67,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre starting too distort

Fail 8 Dec 2010 67,338 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

nearside rear tyre starting too distort

Pass 12 Dec 2009 59,691 miles

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

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

airbag light on

front downpipe damaged

offside wing mirror cracked

Pass 8 Dec 2008 48,291 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 39,042 miles

front wiper blades worn

Fail 5 Dec 2007 39,042 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front wiper blades worn

Pass 1 Dec 2006 30,139 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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GX53 OBP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OBP, 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 OBP registered?

GX53 OBP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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