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GF04 GYB

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

62,185 mi
Last recorded62,185 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 GYB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Mar 2018 62,185 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)

Rear Brake load sensing valve seized requires new valve. (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Mar 2017 56,570 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 56,570 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 38,618 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 38,618 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 19 Mar 2015 29,988 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 19 Mar 2015 29,988 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 29,957 miles

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

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

rear tyres are slightly perished

Pass 21 Mar 2013 29,142 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 27,898 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 26,179 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs corroded/pitted

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,481 miles

corrosion on both front discs

Pass 25 Mar 2009 21,791 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,884 miles

Nearside front tyre wall is slightly perished

Offside front tyre wall is slightly perished

Pass 29 Mar 2007 13,560 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 13,560 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly 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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GF04 GYB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 GYB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF04 GYB registered?

GF04 GYB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is GF04 GYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 GYB shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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