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GL53 VTT

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 VTT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & slightly blowing.

nearside front door mirror unit, outer casing missing.

nearside rear upper side light not working.

oil leak.

Fail 24 Mar 2016 104,554 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO WORN SMOOTH ON OUTER EDGE.

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WEARING CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT, ALSO TYRE MIS-SHAPED.

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

front exhaust flexi pipe deteriorating & slightly blowing.

nearside front door mirror unit, outer casing missing.

nearside front wiper blade split at ends.

nearside rear upper side light not working.

oil leak.

Pass 14 Mar 2015 94,474 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front brake discs have their innerside faces corroded at edges and discs are in poor condition

chip damage on windscreen

front flexi downpipe deteriorated

nearside wing mirror housing damaged/incomplete

Fail 14 Mar 2015 94,474 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Oil leak

both front brake discs have their innerside faces corroded at edges and discs are in poor condition

chip damage on windscreen

front flexi downpipe deteriorated

nearside wing mirror housing damaged/incomplete

Pass 22 Mar 2014 82,675 miles

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outer casing missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 15 Mar 2014 82,387 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

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

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

ADVISE, chips in front screen.

ADVISE, exhaust front flexi pipe deteriorating.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outer casing missing.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 2 Jan 2013 75,969 miles

ADVISE, CLUTCH WORN.

ADVISE, metal power steering pipes corroding.

ADVISE, nearside front door mirror outer casing missing.

ADVISE, nearside rear number plate light, lens missing.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 66,912 miles

ADVISE, offside rear shock absorber damp.

Pass 29 Dec 2010 53,165 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 15 Dec 2009 31,142 miles

damage to outer side wall offside rear tyre

Fail 15 Dec 2009 31,137 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

damage to outer side wall offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Jan 2009 27,462 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 23,349 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 16,907 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 VTT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL53 VTT, 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 GL53 VTT registered?

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

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