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GY04 SCV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2025
Tests27 (17 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate63%

Mileage

76,430 mi
Last recorded76,430 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 SCV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 76,430 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2023 70,268 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2022 67,783 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both side (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2022 67,782 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 59,546 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2021 59,529 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Jul 2020 53,675 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2020 53,675 miles

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jun 2019 49,491 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2019 49,487 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb incorrectly fitted, (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 41,007 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases down pipe section (7.1.2)

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)

Offside Rear Tyre perished on inner walls

Pass 17 Feb 2017 39,127 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2017 39,126 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Feb 2016 37,268 miles

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 2 May 2014 34,016 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Fail 2 May 2014 34,016 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking

Pass 7 May 2013 32,776 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 32,776 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Dec 2012 32,082 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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)

Fail 4 Dec 2012 32,081 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,609 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front suspension arm rear bushes slightly deteriated

front brake discs corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2010 24,492 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2009 22,826 miles

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2008 21,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2008 21,005 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 17 May 2007 17,090 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 May 2007 17,090 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 SCV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63%.

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 SCV, 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 SCV registered?

GY04 SCV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 May 2004.

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