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GK04 YRF

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,100 mi
Last recorded131,100 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK04 YRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 131,100 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2017 122,305 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 118,564 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 118,561 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,766 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

engine light on

Pass 19 Sep 2013 84,854 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 67,348 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 67,348 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside front wing damaged

Pass 6 Oct 2011 51,553 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 47,746 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2010 47,746 miles

Nearside front tyre has a cut in outer sidewall.

Pass 8 Oct 2009 41,038 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 26,155 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 26,155 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 23,323 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 23,323 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,155 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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GK04 YRF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 GK04 YRF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK04 YRF registered?

GK04 YRF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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