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GF54 DZP

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

77,567 mi
Last recorded77,567 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 DZP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,567 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2018 77,255 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear tyre cracked

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 75,177 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured slightly white (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 20 Mar 2017 71,940 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 69,952 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Fail 22 Mar 2016 69,952 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracked

Offside Rear tyre cracked

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,600 miles

exhaust has been modified but is secure

Fail 2 Apr 2015 64,600 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2014 60,282 miles

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2014 60,282 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 53,815 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2013 53,815 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Sep 2012 41,974 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2012 41,974 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 29,154 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 27,141 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 27,141 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 25,498 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 19,787 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 12,584 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2007 12,576 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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 DZP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DZP, 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 DZP registered?

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

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