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GY54 LWF

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,029 mi
Last recorded131,029 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY54 LWF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 131,029 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Aug 2020 130,998 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 121,057 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,420 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 104,095 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded 3 pipes near batttery slightly rusty (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 101,956 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2016 101,956 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 98,078 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 96,546 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 91,696 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 91,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,030 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 70,764 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2010 70,764 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 59,118 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 59,118 miles

Offside front, Nearside rear and Offside rear tyres showing signs of age cracks

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 46,090 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 46,090 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 32,292 miles

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

nearside front tyre has a cut around the outer wall but not to the cords

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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GY54 LWF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 GY54 LWF, 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 GY54 LWF registered?

GY54 LWF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 November 2004.

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