MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,554 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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.
ADVISE, offside rear shock absorber damp.
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
damage to outer side wall offside rear tyre
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
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
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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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GL53 VTT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2004.
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