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GD53 EXG

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

59,301 mi
Last recorded59,301 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 EXG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2014 59,301 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 53,676 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 49,553 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2012 49,553 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2011 45,096 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre perished slightly on outer side wall

Pass 11 Aug 2011 45,096 miles

offside rear tyre perished slightly on outer side wall

Pass 18 Aug 2010 40,422 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 40,422 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 13 Aug 2009 35,217 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 35,217 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 29,991 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2008 29,987 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 27,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 EXG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 GD53 EXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GD53 EXG?

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What year was GD53 EXG registered?

GD53 EXG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is GD53 EXG safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 EXG shows 13 tests with a 61.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GD53 EXG have outstanding finance?

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