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GF54 RBY

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

110,655 mi
Last recorded110,655 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 RBY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2020 110,655 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror housing damaged

Fail 27 Mar 2020 110,655 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush unbonding (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside mirror housing damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2019 105,091 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,094 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 89,830 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 74,025 miles

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

both rear tyres slight slight out of shape

front bumper poor condition

rear bumper poor condition

rear o/s light unit cracked

Fail 14 Aug 2015 74,025 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

both front and rear coil springs slight corroded

both rear tyres slight slight out of shape

front bumper poor condition

rear bumper poor condition

rear o/s light unit cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2014 53,181 miles

Nearside windscreen washer poor.

Offside rear light cluster cracked.

Offside rear tyre outer sidewall damaged, cords not visable at time of test.

Slight wear/play in offside steering rack inner joint.

Pass 4 Nov 2013 33,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front wipers smearing screen

Pass 5 Nov 2012 12,951 miles

Both front tyres perishing

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

Pass 10 Oct 2011 5,423 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 4,359 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 3,393 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 2,466 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 1,719 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 RBY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RBY, 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 RBY registered?

GF54 RBY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is GF54 RBY safe to buy?

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