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GL04 UDU

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,506 mi
Last recorded81,506 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UDU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2019 81,506 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2019 81,506 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 72,512 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2017 60,816 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 7 May 2016 53,094 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 9 May 2015 46,654 miles

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 30 May 2014 43,123 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 40,217 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2012 36,584 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2011 33,264 miles

cut in n/s/r tyre

Pass 7 Jun 2010 27,434 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2010 27,434 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 19,835 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 12,779 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 5,180 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 UDU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 GL04 UDU, 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 GL04 UDU registered?

GL04 UDU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 June 2004.

Is GL04 UDU safe to buy?

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