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GL53 VTN

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

79,672 mi
Last recorded79,672 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VTN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 79,672 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2025 76,529 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2024 74,005 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 22 Feb 2023 73,003 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 20 Apr 2022 71,530 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 71,530 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2021 68,429 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2020 64,655 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished / cracking

Both rear tyres slightly perished / cracking

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear beam axle corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2019 60,889 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2018 57,401 miles

Both front tyres heavily worn on inner edges

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 53,856 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 50,137 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 46,337 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 42,520 miles

both front tyres low on tread on inner

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and cracking

Fail 26 Feb 2014 42,520 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres low on tread on inner

offside rear tyre sidewall perishing and cracking

Fail 27 Feb 2013 39,667 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 27 Feb 2013 39,667 miles

o/s/f and o/s/r tyres wearing on inside edge.

Pass 5 Nov 2012 38,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2011 35,944 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 32,616 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 29,316 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 24,718 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 22,238 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 17,503 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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GL53 VTN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GL53 VTN, 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 GL53 VTN registered?

GL53 VTN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is GL53 VTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 VTN shows 25 tests with a 84% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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