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GD53 LAA

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

139,053 mi
Last recorded139,053 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 LAA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 139,053 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Axle corroded

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 133,999 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

o/s headlamp lense deteriorating

Pass 1 Sep 2023 133,096 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2023 132,902 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 132,489 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Exhaust system corroded

Front brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 31 Aug 2022 132,489 miles

Both bottom ball joint dust covers perishing

Both front flexi brake hoses starting to perish

Both front suspension arm rear bushes worn

Exhaust system corroded

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front brake discs corroded, but pads are ok

Front to rear metal brake pipes corroded

Nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 25 Aug 2021 131,002 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 129,839 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2019 125,049 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2018 120,605 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked but unlikely to be miss read. (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small crack in zone A, less then 10mm. (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge lowest point being 2mm. (5.2.3 (e))

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

engine miss firing but passed emissions test.

Pass 2 Aug 2017 118,988 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2016 117,193 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 103,079 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 103,078 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 97,536 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 91,715 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2012 78,898 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 23 Mar 2012 78,898 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 23 Mar 2011 66,414 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 19 Mar 2010 56,614 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 44,356 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 20 Mar 2009 44,356 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 25 Mar 2008 32,443 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front brake disc is corroded

Fail 25 Mar 2008 32,443 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside front brake disc is corroded

Pass 20 Mar 2007 24,171 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 LAA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 LAA, 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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GD53 LAA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 January 2004.

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