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GD53 LBP

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

27,682 mi
Last recorded27,682 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2010
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 LBP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,682 miles

air freshners on int. mirror

ext. system startung to rust in places

general wear on front discs

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

sat/nav holder on dash

slight bodywork damage to n/s door and sil

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 11 Mar 2010 27,682 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

air freshners on int. mirror

ext. system startung to rust in places

general wear on front discs

odd stickers on screen

oversized tax disc holder used

sat/nav holder on dash

slight bodywork damage to n/s door and sil

stone chips in windscreen

Pass 13 Mar 2009 14,749 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 10,129 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 5,850 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2007 5,850 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LBP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LBP, 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 LBP registered?

GD53 LBP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 February 2004.

Is GD53 LBP safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 LBP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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