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GY04 XOC

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

65,599 mi
Last recorded65,599 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 XOC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 65,599 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 57,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord exposure imminent on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Mar 2021 57,896 miles

Braking system leaking servo pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge cord exposure imminent on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 53,304 miles

Front Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 53,304 miles

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

Front Body component slightly loose exhaust heat shield (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2019 46,258 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2019 46,257 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

offside rear service brake lags in operation slightly

Pass 8 Mar 2018 39,603 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Mar 2018 39,599 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2017 31,275 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 18 Mar 2016 24,023 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 22,031 miles

offside steering wheel horn push inoparative

petrol flap fuel cover missing

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 28 Jan 2014 19,765 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 19,765 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2013 17,050 miles

petrol flap broken and missing

Pass 27 Jan 2012 11,607 miles

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

both o/s tyres perished(cracking in sidewall and tread area)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 9,498 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 8,281 miles

both front brake discs in poor corroded condition. rear hand & footbrake application noisey.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 7,150 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 19 Mar 2008 5,988 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Mar 2008 5,988 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 4,823 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s/r brake noisey.

service warning lamp on. suggest brake inspection a.s.a.p.

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 XOC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 XOC, 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 XOC registered?

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

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