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GP53 WZV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,790 mi
Last recorded80,790 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP53 WZV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2017 80,790 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center section (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 67,009 miles

Eml light on

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 67,001 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Eml light on

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

Pass 12 Nov 2014 59,276 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2013 55,165 miles

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

Pass 16 Oct 2012 50,404 miles

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

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

both rear tyres starting to crack in tread

Pass 3 Nov 2011 45,026 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 40,112 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2009 34,444 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 28,339 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 22,412 miles

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Fail 10 Nov 2007 22,412 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

handbrake reserve travel close to limit

Pass 11 Jan 2007 14,606 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 WZV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WZV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GP53 WZV?

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What year was GP53 WZV registered?

GP53 WZV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 January 2004.

Is GP53 WZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP53 WZV shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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