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DY54 ZRL

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

82,605 mi
Last recorded82,605 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY54 ZRL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2023 82,605 miles

Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Inside door handle hard to open door but does work (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside & offside (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear have some damged (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 76,342 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 72,594 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,230 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 12 Dec 2019 67,230 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2019 63,794 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 60,283 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 27 Feb 2018 60,283 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,764 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 53,885 miles

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

o/side n/side rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Feb 2015 49,708 miles

o/side /n/side rear tyres slightley perished

Fail 10 Feb 2015 49,708 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/side /n/side rear tyres slightley perished

Pass 4 Feb 2014 45,736 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 45,735 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2013 41,025 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2012 36,720 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2011 33,163 miles

front offside and nearside brake disc's corroded inner face

Pass 25 Feb 2010 29,443 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 24,119 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)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 18,402 miles

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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DY54 ZRL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DY54 ZRL, 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 DY54 ZRL registered?

DY54 ZRL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 September 2004.

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