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GX53 UAB

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

80,251 mi
Last recorded80,251 miles
Recorded on14 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 UAB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 May 2024 80,251 miles
Pass 11 May 2023 79,291 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2023 79,271 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Vehicle started too misfire and wasn't able too hold a consistent engine speed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 May 2022 77,570 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 6 May 2022 77,570 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 77,264 miles
Pass 13 May 2020 77,159 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 76,986 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 76,770 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 75,721 miles

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

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

nearside rear wheel bearing noisy

Pass 12 May 2016 64,446 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 10 May 2016 64,446 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket broken away (7.1.1)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 63,047 miles

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

drivers seat will not lock in down position

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 63,047 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

drivers seat will not lock in down position

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 51,680 miles

drivers seat hold down mech not working

Fail 16 Apr 2014 51,680 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

nearside rear tyre perished

drivers seat hold down mech not working

Pass 19 Feb 2013 37,230 miles

drivers seat faulty does not lock in down position

Fail 13 Feb 2013 36,992 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

drivers seat faulty does not lock in down position

nearside door mirror insecure

rear exhaust silencer in poor condition

Pass 8 Feb 2012 23,305 miles

rear discs in slight poor condition

Pass 5 Jan 2011 22,168 miles

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Fail 4 Jan 2011 22,165 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

offside front tyre sidewall scuffed

Pass 18 Jan 2010 21,333 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 20,242 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 19,059 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 18,234 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)

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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GX53 UAB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GX53 UAB, 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 GX53 UAB registered?

GX53 UAB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 February 2004.

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