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AP54 DWO

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

156,270 mi
Last recorded156,270 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP54 DWO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 156,270 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 156,250 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 137,051 miles

Corrosion to front and rear coil springs - okay at time of test

Nearside and offside rear shock absorber top casing mount has separated allowing the casing to fall - does not impede operation of the shock absorber

Rate of increase / decrease on parking brake meets minimum requirement only, for MOT

Pass 4 Dec 2012 111,291 miles

All four tyres wearing on the edges

Both front lower wishbone bushes showing signs of wear

Both rear bump stops perished

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2011 85,812 miles

Both rear bump stops split in two

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 66,318 miles

Both rear bump stops perished

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

Offside front lower wishbone bush starting to perish

Pass 23 Nov 2009 54,367 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 40,929 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 28,412 miles

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

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

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 DWO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AP54 DWO, 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 DWO registered?

AP54 DWO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 December 2004.

Is AP54 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP54 DWO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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