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GF04 VYN

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

129,164 mi
Last recorded129,164 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF04 VYN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 2 Nov 2020 129,164 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Gear cables stiff/seized

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 110,015 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 110,015 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Apr 2018 101,102 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 101,102 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2017 98,310 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 95,432 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2015 93,848 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Mar 2015 93,848 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 87,238 miles

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Fail 19 Mar 2014 87,238 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front and rear suspension coil springs corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2013 81,704 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2013 81,704 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 74,436 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Mar 2012 74,436 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 68,266 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear shock dust covers insecure

cat heat shield insecure

Pass 19 Mar 2010 58,470 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 48,251 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 39,082 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2008 39,082 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 29,067 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 VYN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 VYN, 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 VYN registered?

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

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