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DE04 GMG

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

107,982 mi
Last recorded107,982 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE04 GMG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2017 107,982 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 104,468 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside rear tyre stepped

Fail 3 Jun 2016 104,468 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre stepped

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside rear tyre stepped

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Jun 2015 100,301 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2015 100,301 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2014 96,117 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 85,015 miles

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)

Pass 8 Jun 2012 75,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2012 75,961 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2011 64,061 miles

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)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 53,313 miles

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

rear bumpstops deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2010 53,503 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear bumpstops deteriorated

Pass 4 Feb 2009 43,356 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 May 2008 39,616 miles

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

cracking around r/o/s tyre circumferance + f/n/s tyre

slight movement in rack on o/s

Fail 3 May 2008 39,616 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

cracking around r/o/s tyre circumferance + f/n/s tyre

slight movement in rack on o/s

Pass 2 May 2007 25,475 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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DE04 GMG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 DE04 GMG, 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 DE04 GMG registered?

DE04 GMG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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