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GF54 DZJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

73,464 mi
Last recorded73,464 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DZJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 4 Oct 2021 73,464 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear and rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated heavily perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

automotive belt heavily perished

Pass 2 Oct 2020 69,449 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

suggest headlamp refurb . soon.

Pass 1 Oct 2019 64,964 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 60,119 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2018 60,083 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 56,023 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2017 56,023 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2016 52,135 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 52,099 miles

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

Front exhaust mounting bracket broken but exhaust is still secure

Pass 25 Sep 2015 48,566 miles

Front Slight rattle from exhaust (catalyst)

Pass 15 Sep 2014 44,856 miles

lower arm bushes starting to seperate

rear brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 12 Sep 2013 41,103 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 20 Sep 2012 38,893 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)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear & main brake pipes starting to corrode under pipe covering

Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,800 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2010 32,986 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 27,419 miles

both rear tyres are perished.

Fail 3 Sep 2009 27,419 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are perished.

Pass 23 Sep 2008 21,517 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 15,384 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 DZJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 DZJ, 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 DZJ registered?

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

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