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PX03 GJZ

2003 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

114,441 mi
Last recorded114,441 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 GJZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 114,441 miles

Engine lamp illuminated

Pass 30 Apr 2016 111,378 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

O/S/R Tyre tread cracked

Oil Leak

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to obstruction

Fail 28 Apr 2016 111,368 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure Both (8.2.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine warning lamp illuminated

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

O/S/R Tyre tread cracked

Oil Leak

Unable to inspect rear seat belts due to obstruction

Pass 27 Apr 2015 99,813 miles

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Fail 23 Apr 2015 99,813 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Engine warning lamp illuminated

Pass 17 Apr 2014 86,745 miles

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

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 May 2013 75,603 miles

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

Fail 1 May 2013 75,603 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Fail 5 May 2012 62,558 miles

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

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

Pass 5 May 2012 62,558 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 48,452 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 39,502 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 32,854 miles
Fail 2 May 2009 32,854 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Pass 17 Apr 2008 27,771 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 27,771 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 May 2007 20,179 miles

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

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

Fail 13 May 2006 13,063 miles

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 May 2006 13,063 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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PX03 GJZ 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 63.2%.

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 PX03 GJZ, 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 PX03 GJZ registered?

PX03 GJZ is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 May 2003.

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The MOT history for PX03 GJZ shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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