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GF54 NHK

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,462 mi
Last recorded126,462 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 NHK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2022 126,462 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various, (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Disc protection plate corroded

Fail 5 Feb 2022 126,451 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both sides rear Bush coming unbonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Front Disc protection plate corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 121,677 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear of,Both Sides,Bushes becoming unbonded, (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Disc protection plate corroded,

Pass 1 Feb 2020 119,459 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Down pipe flex leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking between treads. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 118,759 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 118,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Apr 2018 118,235 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all brake pipes starting to corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both nearside and offside (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 155,611 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2016 110,888 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Under bonnet nearside at distribution block. (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front STRONG ADVISE: Inner sidewall split.

Pass 19 Jan 2015 105,019 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2015 105,002 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

advise front disc worn and corroded

Pass 9 Jan 2014 98,325 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2013 90,268 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear shock absorbers have deteriorated bumpstops

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 11 Jan 2012 82,235 miles

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

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

nearside rear bump stop dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 11 Jan 2012 82,235 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside rear bump stop dust cover deteriorated

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 18 Jan 2011 73,470 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Fail 13 Jan 2011 73,283 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside rear tyre has slight uneven wear

Pass 18 Nov 2009 62,600 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 57,070 miles

handbrake has excessive travel windscreen has damage to c zone

Pass 8 Nov 2007 46,047 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 NHK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NHK, 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 NHK registered?

GF54 NHK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 October 2004.

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