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GF54 HBA

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

74,451 mi
Last recorded74,451 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 HBA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 74,451 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2016 74,451 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit All (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 68,466 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 67,560 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2014 66,643 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 23 Sep 2013 57,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,749 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 49,814 miles

center exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2011 41,263 miles

Front tyres cracking and worn

Front wishbone rear bushs worn

Offside wing mirror damaged

Rear tyres cracking badly

Pass 28 Sep 2010 32,018 miles

All tyres starting to crack

Offside wing mirror damaged

Pass 3 Oct 2009 21,773 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2009 21,773 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 20,298 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2009 20,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2007 15,719 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 HBA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 HBA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GF54 HBA registered?

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

Is GF54 HBA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF54 HBA shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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