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GJ04 KTU

2004 Seat Arosa

Gold Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

39,966 mi
Last recorded39,966 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 KTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 39,966 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 37,175 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 37,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 33,915 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2020 31,714 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 26,158 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 25,977 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2017 25,261 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2016 24,459 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2015 23,727 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2015 23,727 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 22,939 miles

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN.

Fail 26 Jun 2014 22,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

FRONT EXHAUST HANGER BROKEN.

Pass 24 Jun 2013 22,043 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 20,764 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 20,763 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 18,864 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 18,864 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Jul 2010 17,619 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2010 17,619 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2009 15,598 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 14,191 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 9,772 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 9,772 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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GJ04 KTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Gold with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 GJ04 KTU, 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 GJ04 KTU registered?

GJ04 KTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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