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GL04 UEW

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,325 mi
Last recorded103,325 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UEW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2025 103,325 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2024 96,656 miles

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2024 96,656 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2023 93,317 miles

Nearside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Offside Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2022 90,063 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section and joint to center section (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Lower Front passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge slight wear/play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

Offside Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed hinge worn/play (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all pipes rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2021 86,665 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Sep 2019 83,602 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 81,904 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 68,998 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

windscreen damaged

Fail 9 May 2017 68,998 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Jul 2016 60,436 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2015 49,013 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 38,251 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2014 38,251 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2013 33,500 miles

n/s/f tyre starting to crack

Pass 3 Aug 2012 29,575 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 26,616 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Jun 2010 22,707 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 19,472 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 16,404 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 15,623 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 UEW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 UEW, 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 GL04 UEW registered?

GL04 UEW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is GL04 UEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL04 UEW shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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