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HX03 GDU

2003 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jan 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

41,936 mi
Last recorded41,936 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX03 GDU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2026 41,936 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 40,996 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2024 39,375 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 37,871 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Axle corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2022 34,896 miles

Front Both front tie rods corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Mar 2022 34,890 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Both front tie rods corroded

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2021 33,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front inner tie rod corroded

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front inner tie rod corroded

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

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

Rear axle corroded

Pass 27 Feb 2020 32,989 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 29,191 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 27,556 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2018 27,556 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Mar 2017 27,227 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 25,407 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 24,884 miles

Front brake disc(s) in poor condition

Pass 7 Mar 2014 23,157 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 19,960 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 19,263 miles

rear brake efforts low

slight corrosion to front brake discs surfaces

slight corrosion to rear exhaust section

Pass 10 Mar 2011 17,644 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,039 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 15,039 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 13,592 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 12,853 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 9,927 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2006 8,496 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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HX03 GDU is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HX03 GDU, 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 HX03 GDU registered?

HX03 GDU is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 2003.

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