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GU04 NYY

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

91,178 mi
Last recorded91,178 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NYY
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2022 91,178 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2022 91,178 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine Oil Low

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre OUTER EDGE. ()

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 88,794 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 86,612 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2020 86,612 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Mar 2019 75,186 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2019 75,157 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 63,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Fail 28 Mar 2018 63,613 miles

Nearside Rear tyre tread out of shape

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 56,060 miles

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Fail 8 Mar 2017 56,060 miles

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside door mirror deteriorated

Pass 16 Mar 2016 55,413 miles

nsr tyre perished

osr tyre perished

Pass 11 Mar 2015 54,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 11 Mar 2015 54,681 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2014 50,372 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2014 50,372 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2013 44,641 miles

Offside washer jet partly blocked

Fail 22 Mar 2012 41,484 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 41,484 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 35,090 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 35,079 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2010 23,175 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2009 12,810 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 9,922 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 7,313 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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GU04 NYY is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 GU04 NYY, 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 GU04 NYY registered?

GU04 NYY is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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