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GF04 GVE

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2019
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,676 mi
Last recorded86,676 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 GVE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2018 86,676 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2017 82,415 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 21 Oct 2017 82,370 miles

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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Oct 2016 76,041 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2016 76,041 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 71,747 miles

slight exhaust leak

Fail 5 Oct 2015 71,684 miles

Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s,o/s (2.4.G.2)

slight exhaust leak

Pass 13 Oct 2014 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat back locking mechanisums damaged but seat back does lock manually

Fail 13 Oct 2014 69,408 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

drivers seat back locking mechanisums damaged but seat back does lock manually

Fail 8 Oct 2013 67,982 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2013 67,982 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 65,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Sep 2012 65,917 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 63,204 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 58,296 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2010 58,288 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 54,387 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 54,383 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 49,367 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 45,055 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2008 45,055 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 GVE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GVE, 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 GVE registered?

GF04 GVE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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