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GD53 EWW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

64,726 mi
Last recorded64,726 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EWW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2026 64,726 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2025 58,013 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2025 58,013 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2024 47,562 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Mar 2024 47,562 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 43,843 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Jan 2022 42,716 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 42,009 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 41,626 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 40,317 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective noisey (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 39,203 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 38,102 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2016 36,801 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2015 35,105 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 33,699 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 32,150 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 30,504 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 27,835 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2010 24,937 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 21,972 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 21,971 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 17 Jan 2008 18,829 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 13,516 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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GD53 EWW 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 GD53 EWW, 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 GD53 EWW registered?

GD53 EWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 2004.

Is GD53 EWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 EWW 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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