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GF04 SXR

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,120 mi
Last recorded114,120 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 SXR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2019 114,120 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

service brake slightly low

Pass 19 Apr 2018 110,973 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

water damage to rear no.plate

Fail 17 Apr 2018 110,883 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Outer tyre wall damaged

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

water damage to rear no.plate

Pass 21 Apr 2017 104,639 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2017 104,639 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 97,312 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 91,425 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 23 Apr 2014 83,129 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2014 83,129 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,458 miles

front n/plate cracked

tyre wear started on n/s/f

Pass 29 Nov 2011 73,828 miles

air bag warning light staying on

engine warning light staying on

front n/plate cracked

tyre wear starting on both rears

Pass 28 Sep 2010 67,077 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2010 67,077 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2009 50,491 miles

rear exhaust pipe into rear box area rusting through and starting to blow

Pass 17 Jul 2008 39,155 miles

near side front tyre inner edge badly wearing

near side rear tyre edges starting to wear

near side windscreen washer slightly poor

off side frront tyre inner edge starting to wear

Pass 18 Jun 2007 23,908 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 SXR 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 75%.

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 GF04 SXR, 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 SXR registered?

GF04 SXR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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