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GP53 LRA

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

84,549 mi
Last recorded84,549 miles
Recorded on9 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LRA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2019 84,549 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pin holes near joint due to corrosion (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective needs re-welding (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))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limits, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limits, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge right on legal limits, highly recommend replacing tyre ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 May 2018 82,208 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 3 May 2018 82,208 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing door mirror (8.1.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Jun 2014 80,405 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 76,704 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 70,474 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 64,995 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 64,995 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 59,809 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 54,800 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2009 54,800 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 50,696 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 46,033 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 40,590 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 LRA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 GP53 LRA, 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 LRA registered?

GP53 LRA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 2004.

Is GP53 LRA safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 LRA shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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