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GD53 SVN

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,606 mi
Last recorded105,606 miles
Recorded on7 May 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD53 SVN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 May 2020 105,606 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2019 96,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 May 2019 96,785 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 May 2018 85,600 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 May 2017 72,517 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 18 May 2016 62,707 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2015 57,380 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2015 57,380 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2014 52,447 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 6 May 2014 52,447 miles

O/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 May 2013 49,780 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 4 May 2012 46,338 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 41,155 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,761 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 May 2009 29,965 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2009 29,965 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 23,871 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2008 23,871 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 17,787 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

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 SVN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 SVN, 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 SVN registered?

GD53 SVN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is GD53 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GD53 SVN shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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