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GF04 SXD

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

60,242 mi
Last recorded60,242 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 SXD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2019 60,242 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 58,757 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2018 58,756 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 58,243 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front tyres pressure low

Pass 16 Jun 2016 53,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 16 Jun 2016 53,703 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine oil level below minimum

Pass 21 Mar 2015 43,383 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 40,612 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 20 Mar 2014 40,612 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front tyres wearing low on inside and outside edges

engine management light flashing

Pass 20 Mar 2013 36,334 miles

o/s front tyre soft

o/s rear tyre perrishing advise replace

Fail 20 Mar 2013 36,334 miles

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

o/s front tyre soft

o/s rear tyre perrishing advise replace

Pass 21 Mar 2012 32,375 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 28,672 miles

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly

Fail 28 Mar 2011 28,672 miles

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

n/s rear tyre wearing slightly

Pass 24 Mar 2010 24,978 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2009 20,929 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2008 17,298 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 12,941 miles

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 SXD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 SXD, 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 SXD registered?

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

Is GF04 SXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF04 SXD shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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