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GP53 WZN

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

92,191 mi
Last recorded92,191 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WZN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2021 92,191 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2020 80,510 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 80,510 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 9 Jan 2019 70,797 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2019 70,795 miles

Braking system leaking Servo pipe (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 2 Jan 2019 70,498 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective front pipe / broken away (6.1.2 (a))

both front tyre/s are wearing on edge/s

damage to nearside rear bumper

Pass 10 Jan 2018 59,857 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 10 Jan 2018 59,855 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2016 48,129 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 38,636 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 38,474 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 38,474 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 38,472 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 38,092 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

small ammount of condensation in o/s/r lamp.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Fail 5 Mar 2012 38,092 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

small ammount of condensation in o/s/r lamp.

surface rust on front brake discs.

Pass 16 May 2011 37,918 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 30,848 miles

crack in n/s top part of screen outside swept area.

Pass 24 Feb 2009 19,922 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 13,906 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Feb 2007 8,270 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 WZN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GP53 WZN, 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 WZN registered?

GP53 WZN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 February 2004.

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