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AK54 XZO

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,964 mi
Last recorded114,964 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 XZO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2022 114,964 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 114,964 miles

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 114,705 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear axle rusty

Rear handbrake travel to high

Pass 24 Feb 2020 111,422 miles

Nearside Front slight leak from power steering rack

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn outer edge

nearside steering rack boot slightly adrift but still stopping the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2020 111,422 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front slight leak from power steering rack

exhaust system corroded

handbrake travel high

nearside front tyre on 3mm and worn outer edge

nearside steering rack boot slightly adrift but still stopping the ingress of dirt

offside front tyre worn inner edge

offside rear brake pipe corroded

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 26 Feb 2019 107,912 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2019 107,908 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 105,413 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 102,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Mar 2017 102,956 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 22 Mar 2016 97,073 miles

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside rear tyre inner edge starting to distort

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2016 97,073 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi section (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported Cat converter section (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front tyre inner edge wearing

Offside rear tyre inner edge starting to distort

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 86,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs corroded and worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2014 81,133 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

centre and rear exhaust heavilly corroded

oil level on min

wiring harness rubbing on o/s driveshaft

Pass 16 Feb 2013 73,661 miles

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside rear tyre has uneven treadwear

Fail 16 Feb 2013 73,656 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

nearside front tyre on wear limit

offside rear tyre has uneven treadwear

Pass 21 Feb 2012 67,617 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 59,711 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2011 59,682 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 Feb 2010 47,770 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 47,770 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2008 44,242 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2007 34,092 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 34,092 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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AK54 XZO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 AK54 XZO, 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 AK54 XZO registered?

AK54 XZO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 September 2004.

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