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GD53 HHV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

98,943 mi
Last recorded98,943 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HHV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2024 98,943 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2022 93,935 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2021 83,866 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2021 82,835 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 69,512 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 68,636 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2017 67,290 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2016 66,421 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,506 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 65,506 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 2 Jan 2014 61,025 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 61,025 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 55,364 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 13 Jan 2012 48,184 miles

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

Steering column lower bearing slightly worn.

Fail 13 Jan 2012 48,184 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Steering column lower bearing slightly worn.

Pass 14 Jan 2011 38,742 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)

Fail 18 Jan 2010 32,881 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2010 32,881 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 29,366 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2008 23,074 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2008 23,074 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 18,104 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 HHV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 HHV, 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 HHV registered?

GD53 HHV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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