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GF53 ZKD

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2017
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,124 mi
Last recorded94,124 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 ZKD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2016 94,124 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 87,027 miles

Nearside Rear seat belt not fully tested due to child seat

Pass 9 Feb 2015 80,128 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 80,126 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Fail 10 Jan 2014 69,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 69,587 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 28 Jun 2013 84,344 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 61,858 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2013 61,858 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 76,818 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,786 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 52,032 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2011 68,368 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,368 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,713 miles

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 62,428 miles

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

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 62,428 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 39,209 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2010 39,205 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 May 2009 52,978 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 31,683 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

splits in tread on o/s rear tyre

Fail 18 Dec 2008 31,683 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)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

splits in tread on o/s rear tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2008 42,941 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 26,374 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2007 18,703 miles

front discs corroding

Pass 28 Sep 2006 28,298 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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GF53 ZKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 GF53 ZKD, 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 GF53 ZKD registered?

GF53 ZKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 January 2004.

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