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AD53 WRZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

79,246 mi
Last recorded79,246 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 WRZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2018 79,246 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 79,246 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 72,960 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front wheel bearing starting too get noisy

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

exhaust catalyst to centre pipe joint has a broken/corroded clamp

exhaust front flexi section slightly deteriorated

Pass 14 Dec 2015 65,133 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 62,417 miles

exhaust catalyst to centre pipe joining clamp is cracked/broken

Pass 14 Nov 2013 58,988 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 56,651 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,282 miles

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

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 28 Feb 2011 53,282 miles

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

Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 46,708 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 41,905 miles

Front exhaust mounting in poor condition

N/S/R tyre slightly out of shape

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 6 Feb 2008 36,198 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 36,195 miles

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2007 31,599 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AD53 WRZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 AD53 WRZ, 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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AD53 WRZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 January 2004.

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