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AP54 DVW

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,365 mi
Last recorded94,365 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DVW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2019 94,365 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2018 89,400 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Sep 2018 89,396 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 85,013 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 81,715 miles

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush is slightly worn/perished

Fail 24 Aug 2016 81,715 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty when o/s selected (1.4.A.1)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect no pattern (1.8.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Lower wishbone bush is slightly worn/perished

Pass 19 Dec 2015 78,887 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 70,411 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 70,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 63,715 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2012 60,196 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 54,697 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 54,697 miles

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

Pass 18 Nov 2010 48,264 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2010 48,264 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2009 41,410 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2008 34,758 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2007 20,251 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2007 20,251 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AP54 DVW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black 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 AP54 DVW, 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 AP54 DVW registered?

AP54 DVW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

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