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GL54 DVH

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,343 mi
Last recorded73,343 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL54 DVH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2026 73,343 miles

Exhaust mounting defective Front and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2025 72,593 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 22 Feb 2025 72,593 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 15 Jan 2025 72,579 miles

Driver's airbag missing (7.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective exhaust rubber mount missing at flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2024 67,090 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 63,865 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2021 57,930 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 57,054 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 57,032 miles

Exhaust tail pipe facing upward

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

Pass 6 Dec 2018 51,774 miles

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tailpipe points upwards

Fail 6 Dec 2018 51,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

tailpipe points upwards

Pass 11 Dec 2017 38,630 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 35,735 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 32,621 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts on the inner faces (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 29,402 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 26,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 23,114 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2012 23,114 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 19,298 miles

nearside front tyre cracking along the treads

Pass 22 Nov 2010 15,131 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 10,364 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 7,663 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,272 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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GL54 DVH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 GL54 DVH, 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 GL54 DVH registered?

GL54 DVH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 November 2004.

Is GL54 DVH safe to buy?

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