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GU04 PBX

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2017
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

158,688 mi
Last recorded158,688 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 PBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 158,688 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near side and off side (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 9 Nov 2016 158,688 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear wheel bind

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 19 Aug 2015 154,754 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 153,955 miles

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 150,958 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs appear to be quite worn

both front suspension arms rear bushes are cracking which is allowing some movement

both front suspension shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both front tyres have minor outer sidewall damage

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking but are not currently allowing the ingress of dirt

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

both rear tyres are starting to crack

dashboard engine check light is lit

exhaust system is corroded. Some of the clamps would benefit from replacing as the corrosion is quite heavy

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear number plate has slight contamination and the front plate is cracked

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Fail 15 Jul 2013 150,958 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

both front brake discs appear to be quite worn

both front suspension arms rear bushes are cracking which is allowing some movement

both front suspension shock absorbers have a light misting of oil

both front tyres have minor outer sidewall damage

both outer driveshaft gaiters are cracking but are not currently allowing the ingress of dirt

both rear suspension shock absorber dust covers have become detached

both rear tyres are starting to crack

dashboard engine check light is lit

exhaust system is corroded. Some of the clamps would benefit from replacing as the corrosion is quite heavy

possible oil leak in the engine bay

rear number plate has slight contamination and the front plate is cracked

wheel trims are fitted to all roadwheels so I am unable to check the wheel nuts/bolts etc

Pass 26 Jun 2012 147,501 miles

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

centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

engine management warning light stays on

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Jun 2012 147,498 miles

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

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

centre exhaust deteriorated/corroded

engine management warning light stays on

nearside wiper blade deteriorated

offside door mirror glass damaged

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 31 May 2011 129,899 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 129,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 May 2010 108,096 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine mangement warning lights on

Pass 19 May 2010 108,096 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

engine mangement warning lights on

Fail 19 May 2010 108,093 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine running rough on idle

Fail 18 May 2010 108,092 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

eml on

engine running rough on idle

Fail 8 Apr 2010 108,059 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

engine management light on.

front and rear suspension components corroded.

miss fire from engine.

Pass 30 Mar 2009 88,466 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 68,127 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 67,802 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 46,299 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 PBX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 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 PBX, 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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GU04 PBX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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