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AO54 GBE

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

67,246 mi
Last recorded67,246 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GBE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 67,246 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 66,011 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 30 Jul 2015 61,666 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 56,856 miles

rear silencer corroding

Pass 12 Jul 2013 46,153 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2012 41,171 miles

both rear tyre outer side walls have age cracking.

Pass 9 Jul 2011 39,373 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 37,027 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

Fail 20 Jul 2010 37,025 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front discs worn

n/s/r tyre perishing

Pass 4 Jul 2009 34,609 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 29,522 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 19,337 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2007 19,337 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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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AO54 GBE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AO54 GBE, 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 AO54 GBE registered?

AO54 GBE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is AO54 GBE safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO54 GBE shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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