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GP53 LXB

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests18 (18 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,663 mi
Last recorded102,663 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 LXB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass
Pass 17 Jan 2024 102,663 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2023 100,099 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jan 2022 96,556 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2021 92,679 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2020 89,866 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 83,944 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edge of tread

Pass 17 Jan 2018 77,011 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2017 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 64,422 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2015 58,235 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2014 52,547 miles

strong advice front brake pads on limit of 1,5mm

tyre wear on o/s/f inner edge

Pass 7 Jan 2013 45,995 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2012 40,135 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 33,982 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2010 27,812 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 21,070 miles

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

front brake discs corroding

front lower arm bushes perishing

nearside front tyre has sidewall damage

nearside rear tyre has cut in tread and getting low

rear number plate discolouring

various small stonechips in swept area of windscreen

Pass 10 Jan 2008 15,112 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jan 2007 7,319 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LXB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LXB, 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 LXB registered?

GP53 LXB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is GP53 LXB safe to buy?

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