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GK04 YRA

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

57,577 mi
Last recorded57,577 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YRA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2025 57,577 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2024 57,241 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2023 56,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 56,778 miles

Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Brake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded. (1.1.3 (e))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Mar 2022 56,293 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2021 55,845 miles

Exhaust flexi section deteriorated.

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside headlight condensated, not affecting beam pattern.

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 55,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 54,623 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2019 54,607 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 53,737 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2017 52,361 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2016 50,461 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,559 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2014 46,457 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 42,995 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 39,405 miles

Nearside Rear 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 24 Feb 2011 35,048 miles

Slight inner front tyre wear

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 25,124 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 19,395 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 13,843 miles

Nearside front tyre approaching legal limits of 1.6mm. †Front wipers, wear indicators on, but OK.

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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GK04 YRA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 GK04 YRA, 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 GK04 YRA registered?

GK04 YRA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 March 2004.

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