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DV54 KHW

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Dec 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

105,210 mi
Last recorded105,210 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 KHW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2015 105,210 miles

Corrosion to coil springs

Pass 13 Dec 2014 94,326 miles

MIL Light on

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

Pass 21 Dec 2013 87,727 miles

1 corrosion to nsr /osr coil springs 2 corrosion to power steering pipes

MIL light on

Fail 20 Dec 2013 87,683 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

1 corrosion to nsr /osr coil springs 2 corrosion to power steering pipes

Fail 14 Dec 2012 81,213 miles

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

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 81,213 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 72,058 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2011 71,928 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2010 61,143 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2010 61,143 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 12 Dec 2009 51,924 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

rear brake noisey when service brake and handbrake applyed

Pass 13 Dec 2008 39,520 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 27,665 miles

engine warning light on

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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DV54 KHW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DV54 KHW, 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 DV54 KHW registered?

DV54 KHW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 December 2004.

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