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GY04 SBX

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

98,078 mi
Last recorded98,078 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 SBX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2018 98,078 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 87,747 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2016 79,137 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 74,842 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2015 74,842 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Mar 2014 66,321 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2013 57,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Mar 2012 49,247 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 40,955 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 32,361 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 23,937 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 14,762 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Mar 2007 7,115 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 SBX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 GY04 SBX, 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 GY04 SBX registered?

GY04 SBX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is GY04 SBX safe to buy?

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