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GN04 XKC

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Mar 2027
Tests32 (19 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate59.4%

Mileage

58,423 mi
Last recorded58,423 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGN04 XKC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 13 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2026 58,423 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody components rusty

Fail 6 Mar 2026 58,422 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

underbody components rusty

Pass 6 Dec 2024 58,346 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 58,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2023 58,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 15 Nov 2023 58,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 55,116 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 53,082 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 53,082 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 8 Oct 2020 50,611 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2020 50,611 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 47,135 miles

access to boot space gained through rear seats

Fail 5 Apr 2019 47,135 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

access to boot space gained through rear seats

Pass 7 Apr 2018 44,765 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2018 44,765 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

access to boot space through rear seats

Pass 11 Apr 2017 42,016 miles

tailgate does not open, access to boot space through rear seats.

Fail 11 Apr 2017 42,016 miles

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

tailgate does not open, access to boot space through rear seats.

Pass 11 Apr 2016 38,658 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2016 38,658 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working 380 (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19" (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 36,420 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 35,411 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 35,411 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 34,098 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 32,750 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 32,750 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 30,757 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 30,757 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 27,817 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2009 25,278 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 19,843 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2008 19,843 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 14,626 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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GN04 XKC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.4%.

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 GN04 XKC, 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 GN04 XKC registered?

GN04 XKC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 May 2004.

Is GN04 XKC safe to buy?

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