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AO54 ZVG

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

101,966 mi
Last recorded101,966 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 ZVG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 101,966 miles

Nearside Front inner steering rack ball joint has slight play

Rear service brake only just met the pass criteria

alternator belt deteriorated

Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,357 miles

Front brake discs deteriorated

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front inner steering rack joint has slight play

Offside Rear tyre cracking throughout tread

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear service brake only just met the pass criteria

various brake pipes corroded and in poor condition

Pass 29 Jul 2020 97,207 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Fail 28 Jul 2020 97,203 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both. ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Rear. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Various Brake Pipes Corroded.

Pass 20 Mar 2019 87,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Fail 20 Mar 2019 87,758 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2018 83,057 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in nearside steering

Fail 21 Mar 2018 83,057 miles

Brake servo inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases & poor condition (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

play in nearside steering

Pass 11 Jan 2016 77,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake efficiency only just met, requires adjustment or repair

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,727 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,632 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,632 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 64,175 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Jan 2012 57,563 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2011 51,504 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 51,388 miles

N/S/F inner rack end has slight play

Fail 27 Sep 2010 62,820 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

N/S/F inner rack end has slight play

Pass 9 Nov 2009 56,950 miles

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

engine lamp on

slight play n/s of steering rack

Fail 9 Nov 2009 56,948 miles

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

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

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

both rear shock absorber covers adrift

engine lamp on

slight play n/s of steering rack

Pass 8 Nov 2008 49,221 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,004 miles

cut in o/s/r tyre

Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,004 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

cut in o/s/r tyre

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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AO54 ZVG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 AO54 ZVG, 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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AO54 ZVG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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