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GJ54 BNE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

105,189 mi
Last recorded105,189 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 BNE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Jul 2024 105,189 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Manifold area (6.1.2 (a))

Corrosion to underbody, suspsension, coil springs, brake discs and pipes

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi weak (6.1.2 (a))

Gearbox oil leaks

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Totally bald inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2023 102,292 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake performance low

exhaust has slight blow

Fail 1 Aug 2023 102,292 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible delaminating (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect lens hazy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brake discs corroded

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear brake performance low

exhaust has slight blow

Pass 3 Aug 2022 100,211 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 99,841 miles

general corrosion to brake discs, suspension, coil springs

Fail 4 Aug 2021 99,841 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

general corrosion to brake discs, suspension, coil springs

Pass 28 Jul 2020 97,688 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2020 97,528 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,301 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides rear (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 81,785 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2017 77,446 miles

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

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

engine light on

offside front tyre cracking

oil leak

Pass 24 Aug 2016 72,609 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 66,633 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 65,743 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 59,942 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 53,948 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 47,613 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 41,185 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 34,909 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 28,431 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 22,015 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Sep 2007 21,896 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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GJ54 BNE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 GJ54 BNE, 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 GJ54 BNE registered?

GJ54 BNE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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