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GF54 DZC

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

72,975 mi
Last recorded72,975 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 72,975 miles

Nearside Front shock damp

body damage

both rear bump stops loose

front discs corroded

oil leaks

Fail 18 Aug 2020 72,975 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front shock damp

body damage

both rear bump stops loose

front discs corroded

oil leaks

Pass 16 Aug 2019 67,499 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm + worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre worn to 2.5mm + deteriorated due to age 2012 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 65,521 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Fail 29 Aug 2018 65,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

covers fitted throughout the vehicle masking some testable items

Pass 24 Aug 2017 64,555 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2017 64,545 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle and rear exhaust needed (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished and splitting (2.4.G.2)

both rear springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,005 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 57,253 miles

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

Fail 11 Aug 2015 57,253 miles

Driver's airbag missing (5.4.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper and light lense (6.1.C.1)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2014 51,121 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2013 44,382 miles

Both windscreen wiper blades deteriorated

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge and damaged on outer sidewall

Pass 9 Aug 2012 37,587 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 37,587 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 30,001 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 24,208 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 24,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Oil leak

both front wipers judder

front discs corroded

Pass 24 Jul 2008 24,028 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 26 Sep 2007 22,512 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 22,512 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 DZC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 DZC, 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 DZC registered?

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

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