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GL04 EJY

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

87,342 mi
Last recorded87,342 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 EJY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2023 87,342 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

beam image poor

surface corrosion to underside

Fail 5 Sep 2023 87,342 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

beam image poor

surface corrosion to underside

Pass 23 May 2022 79,206 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Cracked/damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2022 79,197 miles

Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tail Lamp Cracked/damaged

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 22 May 2021 72,358 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and slightly debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom tang in the arm/cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged the outer side wall of the tyre is damaged and has been glued down strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

nsr shock dust cover is missing the piston stem and sill is exposed

osr shock dust cover is insecure piston stem is exposed

the exhaust is touching the under body in a few places

Fail 10 May 2021 72,301 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted offside corner damaged (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer side wall of tyre where chalked 185 55 14 80 h (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush perished and slightly debonded (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded bottom tang in the arm/cup (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged the outer side wall of the tyre is damaged and has been glued down strong advisory (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

nsr shock dust cover is missing the piston stem and sill is exposed

osr shock dust cover is insecure piston stem is exposed

the exhaust is touching the under body in a few places

Pass 14 Apr 2020 66,578 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/14 - 4mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55/14 - 4mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 185/55/14 - perished / 2mm tread depth remaining (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 23 Dec 2019 66,548 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2018 58,535 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 48,638 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2017 48,638 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 39,738 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 30,791 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2015 30,741 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

offside rear tyre tread starting to separate

Pass 11 Jun 2014 23,549 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 15,829 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 6,631 miles
Pass 16 May 2011 5,881 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 5,217 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2009 4,504 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 3,848 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 3,138 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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GL04 EJY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 GL04 EJY, 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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GL04 EJY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 June 2004.

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