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EA54 PKD

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

90,869 mi
Last recorded90,869 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA54 PKD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 Jul 2024 90,869 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Offside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2023 84,558 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 77,569 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2022 77,569 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jul 2021 68,351 miles

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 68,351 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2020 64,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2019 62,773 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2019 62,773 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Sep 2018 61,330 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2018 61,330 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 59,182 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Fail 19 Sep 2017 59,182 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 10 Oct 2016 56,557 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2016 56,557 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2015 53,065 miles

offside front wheel bearing noisy

Pass 11 Oct 2014 49,998 miles

middle and rear exhaust system corroded.

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (185/55r14)

Fail 11 Oct 2014 49,998 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle and rear exhaust system corroded.

offside front tyre worn smooth on inner edge (185/55r14)

Pass 12 Oct 2013 46,461 miles

offside front tyre inner tread edge partially worn and also slight outer sidewall damage

Pass 9 Oct 2012 43,370 miles

both rear tyres perishing on edges

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 8 Oct 2011 38,869 miles

front discs slightly corrodedon inside faces

Pass 16 Oct 2010 31,866 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 24,861 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 19,503 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 14,896 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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EA54 PKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 EA54 PKD, 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 EA54 PKD registered?

EA54 PKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 November 2004.

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