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GV54 KSX

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,909 mi
Last recorded42,909 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV54 KSX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2021 42,909 miles

Nearside Rear lamp cluster has slight damage

Fail 2 Aug 2021 42,903 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

slight damage to nearside rear lamp

Pass 6 Aug 2020 36,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Aug 2020 36,084 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 185/55/14 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working GLB380 (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 31,030 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 22,658 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 25,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 25,526 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 22,800 miles

Rear brakes noisy when performing RBT

Pass 19 Nov 2014 18,985 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,957 miles

N/S/R tyre crcked sidewalls

O/S/R tyre cracked sidewalls

Pass 5 Nov 2012 16,742 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 15,231 miles

Hazzard switch sticking - front number plate discoloured - wiper blades poor- slight oil leak

Slight corrosion to rear exhaust box - front brake discs wearing & slight corrosion - front lower arm suspension rubbers cracking.

Pass 9 Nov 2010 13,562 miles

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

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

Rear brake performance low

Pass 12 Nov 2009 11,634 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 8 Nov 2008 9,357 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 7,264 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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GV54 KSX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GV54 KSX, 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 GV54 KSX registered?

GV54 KSX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is GV54 KSX safe to buy?

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