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AD53 GNV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

112,381 mi
Last recorded112,381 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 GNV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 112,381 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 103,698 miles

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

wiper blades worn

Fail 17 Feb 2016 103,698 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

both front tyres are worn on inner shoulders

wiper blades worn

Pass 26 Feb 2015 93,827 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering

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

Fail 25 Feb 2015 93,827 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight play in steering

Wiper blades split

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 26 Feb 2014 85,822 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 25 Feb 2014 85,822 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 77,754 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 71,469 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall, cords not exposed

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Fail 13 Feb 2012 71,469 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Offside front tyre has a cut in the inner sidewall, cords not exposed

Rear suspension bump stops perished

Pass 24 Jan 2011 65,116 miles

Exhaust generally rusty

Nearside front tyre, tread getting low

Rear bump stops worn

Slight play in offside inner track rod

Pass 8 Feb 2010 60,676 miles

Rear suspension bump stops worn.

Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,280 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 46,004 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2007 37,538 miles

Offside rear tyre, sidewall cracking and nail in tread. (Been driven underinflated.) †Nearside rear tyre, tread feathered and cracking. †Nearside front tyre generally poor.

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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AD53 GNV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2004 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.0% with a typical mileage of 50,851 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 AD53 GNV, 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 22 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AD53 GNV registered?

AD53 GNV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 February 2004.

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