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GD04 XWA

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

93,233 mi
Last recorded93,233 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 XWA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2017 93,233 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2017 93,230 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 90,065 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2016 90,025 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)

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)

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 83,833 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 78,945 miles

rear shock dust covers have come adrift

Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,788 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,788 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Jul 2012 70,512 miles

rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 4 Jul 2011 64,546 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 64,546 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,863 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 43,605 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2008 34,456 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 25,256 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 25,254 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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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GD04 XWA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey 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 GD04 XWA, 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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GD04 XWA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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