MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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)
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)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
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
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
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
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.
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)
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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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