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GF04 AEE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2024
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

58,422 mi
Last recorded58,422 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 AEE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 58,422 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 23 Aug 2022 57,131 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2021 55,574 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 8 Sep 2020 54,140 miles

nearside rear tyre is wearing out of shape

Pass 18 Sep 2019 52,326 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 52,326 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 49,908 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2018 49,908 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 46,952 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 46,861 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 44,340 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2016 44,340 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2015 41,556 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2014 38,406 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 38,406 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Jul 2013 34,638 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 34,638 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 31,557 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2011 29,244 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 19 Jul 2011 29,244 miles

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 29 Jul 2010 25,568 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 22,726 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 18,708 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2008 18,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 13,635 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2007 13,624 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Semaphore indicator switch faulty (1.4.C.1c)

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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GF04 AEE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 GF04 AEE, 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 GF04 AEE registered?

GF04 AEE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is GF04 AEE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 AEE shows 26 tests with a 65.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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