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Y16 GCP

2003 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

45,748 mi
Last recorded45,748 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Seat Arosa52,798 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY16 GCP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 45,748 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 28 Jan 2025 37,796 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2024 33,279 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 32,026 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2022 31,858 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 31,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive misting around sump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Feb 2020 31,567 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2019 31,415 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 31,415 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 31,055 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2017 30,863 miles

Slight oil leak from sump gasket area

Fail 27 Feb 2017 30,863 miles

Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)

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

Slight oil leak from sump gasket area

Pass 18 Feb 2016 30,769 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2015 30,550 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 30,308 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 29,829 miles

rear exhaust section corroding

Pass 25 Feb 2012 28,899 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 28,091 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges.

Fail 14 Feb 2011 28,091 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer and inner edges.

Pass 27 Feb 2010 27,306 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 26,412 miles

front number plate deteriorating, legible.

Pass 18 Feb 2008 23,884 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 19,796 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2006 15,608 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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Y16 GCP is a 2003 Seat Arosa in Silver 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 Y16 GCP, 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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Y16 GCP is a 2003 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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