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GF54 DZN

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

113,538 mi
Last recorded113,538 miles
Recorded on20 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DZN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2025 113,538 miles
Fail 19 May 2025 113,538 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2023 106,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2023 106,406 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2022 92,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Oct 2022 92,449 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 82,191 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides ((inner edges) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 76,855 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2019 72,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2018 62,644 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 51,763 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 42,896 miles

sidewall of n/s/r tyre starting to split

Fail 10 Oct 2016 42,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

sidewall of n/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 11 Jul 2015 36,416 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)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 26,917 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 25,619 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 22,992 miles

both rear bump stops perished

Pass 17 Aug 2011 20,510 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 18,886 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 16,662 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 13,868 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 11,066 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 DZN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 DZN, 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 DZN registered?

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

Is GF54 DZN safe to buy?

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