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GU54 ZUD

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

86,010 mi
Last recorded86,010 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU54 ZUD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2020 86,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Jan 2020 86,010 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Jan 2019 80,751 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2019 80,751 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front wearing inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 73,057 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 66,349 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 22 Dec 2016 66,349 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 6 Jan 2016 54,842 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 52,435 miles

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade split

Fail 12 Mar 2015 52,433 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

front brake discs worn

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 17 Mar 2014 48,273 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 44,646 miles

nearside front brake pad on 1.5mil limit

nearside rear tyre out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 39,715 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 36,395 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 31,163 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 26,197 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 21,374 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,457 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

nearside front brake disc corroding

offside front brake disc corroding

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

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 ZUD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 ZUD, 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 ZUD registered?

GU54 ZUD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 September 2004.

Is GU54 ZUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for GU54 ZUD shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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