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GJ54 TFZ

2004 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

99,884 mi
Last recorded99,884 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ54 TFZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2021 99,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2021 99,883 miles

Central Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 93,598 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 88,592 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2018 83,588 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2018 83,588 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2017 80,017 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Fail 12 Jan 2017 80,017 miles

ADVISE BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER WALL

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Feb 2016 74,502 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES PERISHING ON OUTER WALLS

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 63,327 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 53,176 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2013 53,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Sep 2012 44,743 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 35,934 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 35,932 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 31,543 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight damage to nearside front tyre.

slight cracking in offside front tyre.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 28,165 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2009 28,147 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 26,068 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 22,813 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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GJ54 TFZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GJ54 TFZ, 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 TFZ registered?

GJ54 TFZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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