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GU04 UTW

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,019 mi
Last recorded63,019 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 UTW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2017 63,019 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2016 57,917 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2016 57,917 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 53,928 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 53,530 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Jul 2014 53,530 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 43,526 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2013 43,526 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2012 38,173 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 38,173 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 35,322 miles

front brake discs corroding & lipped

Pass 23 Jul 2010 32,776 miles

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

squeel from rear brakes

Pass 9 Jul 2009 28,963 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,716 miles

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

both front tyre treads perishing

Pass 2 Mar 2007 20,020 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 UTW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GU04 UTW, 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 UTW registered?

GU04 UTW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 March 2004.

Is GU04 UTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU04 UTW shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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