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AO54 GCZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,616 mi
Last recorded73,616 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 GCZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2020 73,616 miles

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Nail in tyre shoulder ()

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2019 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2019 68,590 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Oct 2018 63,537 miles

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

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2017 60,207 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2017 60,207 miles

Offside Macpherson strut severely distorted possible strut bent causing wheel tilt and steering pull (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2016 60,163 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2015 58,594 miles

front brake discs corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2014 58,592 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread badly cracked advise replacement

offside front tyre tread badly cracked advise replacement

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Fail 2 Jul 2014 58,592 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre tread badly cracked advise replacement

offside front tyre tread badly cracked advise replacement

offside rear tyre wearing on edge

Pass 25 Jun 2013 58,527 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 48,656 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 41,219 miles

left rear bump stop broken

Pass 11 Jun 2010 35,855 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

condesation in left headlight

plastic servo pipe cracked

Pass 10 Jun 2009 31,698 miles

Center exhaust corroded in places

Pass 12 Jun 2008 27,430 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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AO54 GCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 GCZ, 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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AO54 GCZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 September 2004.

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