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GP53 BYZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Jan 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

62,545 mi
Last recorded62,545 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 BYZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 62,545 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi damaged (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 60,663 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2023 58,538 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 56,626 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2021 54,643 miles

Advise; Nearside door mirror casing missing.

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [at wishbone] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Dec 2021 54,643 miles

Advise; Nearside door mirror casing missing.

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired [load sensor valve & lever partially seized] (1.1.17 (a))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened [at wishbone] (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2020 53,927 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside registration plate lamp light intensity reduced

Pass 9 Dec 2019 53,253 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 52,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 51,062 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 51,062 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 49,642 miles

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

rear wiper blade split on ends

Fail 21 Dec 2016 49,630 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on tread (4.1.D.1b)

backing on rear n/plate starting to pill away from plate

rear wiper blade split on ends

Pass 6 Jan 2016 48,176 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2015 46,738 miles

n/s/r tyre tread starting to go out of shape

Pass 17 Jan 2014 44,823 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 42,729 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 40,263 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

chip to screen

Pass 14 Jan 2011 35,812 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

temporary repair to rear exhaust system

Fail 12 Jan 2011 35,779 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 25 Jan 2010 30,812 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Feb 2009 25,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front inner brake pads worn

tempary repair to offside wing mirror backing

Fail 4 Feb 2009 25,838 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both rear tyres starting to perish and crack

front inner brake pads worn

tempary repair to offside wing mirror backing

Pass 8 Feb 2008 18,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 8 Feb 2008 18,150 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Jan 2007 9,843 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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GP53 BYZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GP53 BYZ, 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 GP53 BYZ registered?

GP53 BYZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is GP53 BYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 BYZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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