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GY04 HZJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2023
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

117,726 mi
Last recorded117,726 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 HZJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 117,726 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2022 117,726 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 114,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 25 Jan 2021 114,855 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 113,448 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Fail 14 Jan 2020 113,428 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2019 112,921 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 106,931 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2018 106,931 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 96,463 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2016 96,323 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 87,799 miles

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Fail 27 Nov 2015 87,799 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both sides (1.8.A.1b)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

Pass 10 Nov 2014 77,396 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2014 77,396 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

front brake pads wearing low

nearside mirror loose

Pass 24 Oct 2013 72,688 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 24 Oct 2013 72,688 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 20 Oct 2012 64,272 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2011 58,972 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,972 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 23 Oct 2010 49,117 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

off side front and rear tyres perrishing and wearing on edges

Fail 29 Sep 2009 37,084 miles

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

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

off side sunvicer missing

Pass 29 Sep 2009 37,084 miles

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

off side sunvicer missing

Pass 10 Oct 2008 25,297 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight sidewall damage nearside front tyre

Pass 30 May 2007 11,757 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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GY04 HZJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GY04 HZJ, 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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GY04 HZJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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