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WU03 GWL

2003 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

23,571 mi
Last recorded23,571 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU03 GWL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 23,571 miles

Rear axle corroded

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides underside of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Front Multiple steering + suspension components corroded

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

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2024 22,071 miles

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 25 Oct 2024 22,071 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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 28 Oct 2023 20,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rear axle corrosion

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

Fail 28 Oct 2023 20,538 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Inner disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General rear axle corrosion

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

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 18,851 miles

General rear axle corrosion

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

Pass 9 Nov 2021 17,413 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Oct 2020 16,432 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

front suspension starting to corrode

rear suspension starting to corrode

Pass 26 Apr 2019 14,635 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

various corrosion on steering and suspension components

Pass 27 Apr 2018 14,390 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 14,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 13,642 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2015 13,094 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 12,402 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 11,527 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 10,512 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 9,470 miles

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Pass 5 May 2011 9,470 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 8,354 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 6,642 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2009 6,642 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 4,567 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 3,610 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 2,397 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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WU03 GWL is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WU03 GWL, 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 WU03 GWL registered?

WU03 GWL is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 May 2003.

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