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GU04 NZS

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2018
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

159,701 mi
Last recorded159,701 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 NZS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2017 159,701 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

eml light on

Fail 17 Mar 2017 159,701 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)

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

Non obligatory mirror missing

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml light on

Pass 21 Mar 2016 147,827 miles

eml light on

nsr tyre is stepped/cracked/perished Recommend replacement at soonest opportunity

Fail 21 Mar 2016 147,827 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

eml light on

nsr tyre is stepped/cracked/perished Recommend replacement at soonest opportunity

Pass 17 Mar 2015 131,965 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

engine management light on

Pass 21 Mar 2014 118,440 miles

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre sidewall split in various places but not tocords

rear silencer det

rear wiper blade insecure

Fail 17 Mar 2014 118,413 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

n/s front tyre worn on inner edge

n/s rear tyre sidewall split in various places but not tocords

rear silencer det

rear wiper blade insecure

Pass 5 Mar 2013 103,392 miles

Centre and rear exhaust corroded

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Minor gearbox oil leak

O/S/F Tyre wearing bald on edges (double tread) + deep cut in centre of N/S/F Tyre (no cords showing)

Pass 27 Feb 2012 86,972 miles

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Feb 2012 86,972 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear exhaust section slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Feb 2011 67,235 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin on inner edge

Pass 25 Feb 2010 50,888 miles

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 25 Feb 2010 83,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

off side front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 6 Mar 2009 38,465 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 38,429 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 31,929 miles

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

Fail 7 Mar 2008 31,929 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 24,827 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 24,827 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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 NZS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 NZS, 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 NZS registered?

GU04 NZS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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