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DV54 WCG

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jul 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

96,797 mi
Last recorded96,797 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV54 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2023 96,797 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2022 93,178 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2021 89,290 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack joints ()

Rear tail piece of exhaust corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2021 89,288 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both front springs are broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened discs have surface rust (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in rack joints ()

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

Rear tail piece of exhaust corroded

Rear there is a grinding noise from the rear drum brakes , needs investigating

Pass 5 Sep 2019 86,159 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2018 80,984 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 21 Nov 2017 80,521 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly chafed fouling on exhaust (3.6.B.2c)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 80,240 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 80,240 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 76,497 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2014 73,999 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 70,616 miles

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

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

corrosion on front brake discs

nearside front brake pipes corroded

offside front door mirror damaged

surface corrosion on rear coil springs

Fail 30 Nov 2012 68,384 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 68,384 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2011 65,929 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on inner edge.

O/S/F tyre worn on both edges.

Tread comeing away from both rear tyres, not sufficient too fail.

Pass 30 Nov 2010 62,797 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 54,087 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2009 54,087 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 45,983 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 36,644 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 36,644 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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 WCG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 DV54 WCG, 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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DV54 WCG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 December 2004.

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