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GF54 DZB

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,724 mi
Last recorded138,724 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DZB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2017 138,724 miles

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

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

Pass 14 May 2016 125,713 miles

o/s sill damaged and o/s/r brake lower effort

Pass 9 May 2015 126,242 miles

offside rear outer sill damaged

rear shock dust covers insecure

Pass 13 May 2014 126,188 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 118,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

condension head lamps

corroded exhaust

dent n/s/sill

Pass 3 Jul 2013 118,648 miles

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

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

condension head lamps

corroded exhaust

dent n/s/sill

Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,434 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

dent o/s/sill

Pass 12 May 2011 99,050 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front disc brakes slighty worn

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak

Pass 16 Jan 2010 83,367 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 83,367 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Sep 2008 58,305 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2008 58,302 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 39,493 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 39,493 miles

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 DZB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 GF54 DZB, 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 DZB registered?

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

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