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GD53 HJJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

96,076 mi
Last recorded96,076 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 HJJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 96,076 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2021 96,074 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 92,128 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 May 2018 83,682 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 80,276 miles

Nearside Rear uneven tyre wear

Offside Rear uneven tyre wear

Pass 23 Jan 2015 77,629 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 2 Jan 2014 71,403 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 64,623 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 62,151 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 59,855 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 49,478 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

FRONT DISCS WORN

N/S/R SHOCKABSORBER DUST COVER LOOSE

Pass 12 Jan 2007 37,364 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 HJJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 HJJ, 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 HJJ registered?

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

Is GD53 HJJ safe to buy?

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