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GL04 UEY

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

93,488 mi
Last recorded93,488 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL04 UEY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2026 93,488 miles

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2026 93,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Front Lower Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))

Front Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

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

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 30 Jan 2025 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jan 2025 90,758 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2024 87,677 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 84,206 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jan 2023 84,200 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre and rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both badly worn inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Dec 2021 80,384 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2021 77,372 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 74,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 16 Dec 2019 74,458 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 7 Jan 2019 69,823 miles

FRONT FLEXY JOINT EXHAUST DAMAGED

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Jan 2018 64,761 miles

FRONT FLEXY EXHAUST DAMAGED

Fail 3 Jan 2018 64,761 miles

FRONT FLEXY EXHAUST DAMAGED

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 58,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2015 53,795 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 48,222 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Nov 2013 41,943 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 40,317 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 36,147 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 32,579 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 12 Nov 2009 28,462 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 28,462 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 24,091 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 19,685 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 UEY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 UEY, 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 UEY registered?

GL04 UEY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 July 2004.

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