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EX04 ZLK

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

79,523 mi
Last recorded79,523 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 ZLK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2019 79,523 miles

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

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

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

unable to open boot

Fail 20 Apr 2019 79,523 miles

Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected wiring fouling offside driveshaft (4.11 (a) (ii))

Emissions not tested due to low oil & coolant levels (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine oil level & coolant level very low

front exhaust flexi pipe weak

nearside rear shock absorber cover adrift

unable to open boot

Pass 19 Apr 2018 69,373 miles

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 Apr 2018 69,373 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blowing from center (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Side repeater deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance water ingress (1.4.A.2e)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust section hanger broken away

Pass 3 Dec 2016 68,995 miles

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Dec 2016 68,995 miles

EML light illuminated

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded in engine bay (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Dec 2015 66,143 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 1 Dec 2015 66,139 miles

Centre Braking system leaking servo hose split and leaking vacumn (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear wishbone bush worn (2.5.A.1c)

engine management light on

Pass 5 Dec 2014 63,749 miles

rear tyres deteriorated

Pass 29 Oct 2013 58,436 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

n/s rear shock absorber upper casing loose

Pass 16 Nov 2012 53,747 miles

slight inbalance of noisy rear brakes

wipers could be better

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,746 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

wipers could be better

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

scar in nearside front tyre outer wall

slight inbalance of noisy rear brakes

Pass 15 Nov 2011 50,174 miles

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

rear brakes noisy

surface scar in o/s front tyre wall

Fail 8 Nov 2010 45,945 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s front brake discs deteriorating

surface scar in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 8 Nov 2010 45,945 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

n/s front brake discs deteriorating

surface scar in o/s front tyre wall

Pass 6 Nov 2009 40,779 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/s rear brakes squeaky

o/s wiper could be better

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 6 Nov 2009 40,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

o/s rear brakes squeaky

o/s wiper could be better

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 35,178 miles

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

Pass 6 Mar 2008 28,911 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 28,911 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2007 13,114 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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EX04 ZLK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 EX04 ZLK, 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 EX04 ZLK registered?

EX04 ZLK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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