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AD53 GNY

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Nov 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

40,508 mi
Last recorded40,508 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 GNY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2025 40,508 miles

rear tyres 13 years old

Pass 26 Nov 2024 40,076 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2024 40,076 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 39,366 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2022 36,633 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2021 35,830 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2020 35,398 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 34,917 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 33,918 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Nov 2017 32,346 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 31,109 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2015 29,682 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2015 29,682 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 28,327 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Nov 2013 27,023 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 23,701 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 22,524 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 21,444 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 19,778 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 19,768 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 17,539 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 15,508 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 11,779 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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AD53 GNY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GNY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AD53 GNY registered?

AD53 GNY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is AD53 GNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD53 GNY shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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