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GF54 RCO

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,174 mi
Last recorded73,174 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF54 RCO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2016 73,174 miles

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

Fail 13 Sep 2016 73,146 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Centre Exhaust bracket broken

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear Beam axle corroded

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

Pass 17 Oct 2015 69,377 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 63,683 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2013 56,036 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shocks dust covers loose

nearside doormirror damaged

nearside front tyre getting low

Fail 9 Dec 2013 55,763 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

both rear shocks dust covers loose

nearside doormirror damaged

nearside front tyre getting low

Pass 13 Dec 2012 50,054 miles

front brakepads appear low

Fail 11 Dec 2012 50,016 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brakepads appear low

Pass 6 Dec 2011 37,891 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2010 29,865 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 25,011 miles

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 18 Dec 2008 19,437 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 12,458 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 RCO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RCO, 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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GF54 RCO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 December 2004.

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