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GF54 DZD

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

168,531 mi
Last recorded168,531 miles
Recorded on9 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DZD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 May 2025 168,531 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2025 168,528 miles

Nearside 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))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Perished and cracked to the cords on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished and cracking on inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Worn (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Apr 2024 167,668 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2023 165,076 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 3 Feb 2023 165,060 miles

Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Sep 2021 163,723 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2021 163,686 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2020 151,560 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2020 151,560 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2019 128,606 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2018 115,700 miles

Central Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar link arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2017 108,112 miles

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

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185-55x14h (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

e.m. light on

Pass 29 Sep 2016 93,048 miles

Both rear tyre misshapen on the inside edge

EML on

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,048 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut on the outer side wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Both front wipers split but still clear the screen effectively

Both rear tyre misshapen on the inside edge

EML on

Front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorated

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Sep 2015 81,473 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 19 Sep 2015 81,473 miles

EML on

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 75,494 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2014 75,494 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front windscreen wipers only just met minimum standard.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 66,934 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2012 59,750 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 54,708 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 54,708 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,789 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)

nearside rear and offside rear bumpstops detached

Fail 16 Sep 2010 46,789 miles

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

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)

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear and offside rear bumpstops detached

Pass 17 Sep 2009 38,007 miles

crack to windscreen outside of the swept area in zone 'b' above 40mm

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,307 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Fail 18 Sep 2008 26,307 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2007 17,339 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 12,939 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 DZD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 DZD, 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 DZD registered?

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

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