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GU54 EFH

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

17,235 mi
Last recorded17,235 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 EFH
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2025 17,235 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2024 16,892 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Aug 2023 16,523 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2022 16,098 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear box leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 15,600 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2020 15,332 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2019 15,075 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Sep 2018 14,543 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2017 14,256 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 13,497 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 11,837 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 9,728 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 7,544 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2012 6,622 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 6,195 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 13 Aug 2010 5,666 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 5,036 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 5,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 Aug 2008 4,272 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 3,117 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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GU54 EFH is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 GU54 EFH, 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 GU54 EFH registered?

GU54 EFH is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 September 2004.

Is GU54 EFH safe to buy?

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