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GK53 CXV

2004 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

71,664 mi
Last recorded71,664 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 CXV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 71,664 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 70,798 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 69,847 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2022 69,847 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 8 Mar 2021 69,825 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Light is on. (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner and outer sill. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 69,453 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2019 68,314 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2018 67,556 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2017 66,432 miles

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

small stone chips in windscreen

Pass 16 Feb 2016 64,749 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2016 64,749 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 63,693 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,709 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 58,876 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 56,404 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 53,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 47,435 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 47,435 miles

Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear coil springs slightly corroding in areas

engine management light stays on

two goudges in offside front tyre

Pass 24 Feb 2009 36,495 miles

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

oil filter corroded and leaking

Fail 23 Feb 2009 36,493 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

oil filter corroded and leaking

Pass 28 Feb 2008 31,258 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2008 31,258 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

oil filter leaking badly

Pass 6 Feb 2007 22,664 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2007 22,664 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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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GK53 CXV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Green 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 GK53 CXV, 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 GK53 CXV registered?

GK53 CXV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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