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GF54 BDE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

117,599 mi
Last recorded117,599 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 BDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 117,599 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement O/S FRONT LOWER ARM, REAR BUSHES WORN/SPLIT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 106,029 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge inside edge front brake discs worn

Pass 7 Jun 2018 99,905 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2018 99,905 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s/f o/s/r n/s/f (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Jun 2017 94,466 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 94,460 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 May 2016 87,756 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2015 79,088 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 75,906 miles
Pass 22 May 2013 69,016 miles

advise front wiperblades slightly deteriated at time of test and should be considered for replacement shortly

Pass 23 May 2012 63,190 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2011 59,116 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 55,104 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 49,768 miles

FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODING/WEARING

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 30 Sep 2008 41,596 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 41,596 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 27,747 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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GF54 BDE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GF54 BDE, 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 GF54 BDE registered?

GF54 BDE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2004.

Is GF54 BDE safe to buy?

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