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KX04 VZS

2004 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,130 mi
Last recorded114,130 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX04 VZS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2020 114,130 miles

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

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

accident damage nearside front

Fail 18 Mar 2020 114,068 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

accident damage nearside front

Pass 19 Mar 2019 105,662 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Mar 2019 105,660 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Steering wheel rim loose cover (2.2.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 95,912 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 95,912 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt leaking slightly (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 90,210 miles

nearside front suspension top mount slight play

nearside rear tyre worn uneven/ stepped

Fail 11 Mar 2017 90,209 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

idle speed irratic

nearside front suspension top mount slight play

nearside rear tyre worn uneven/ stepped

Pass 12 Mar 2016 84,955 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2015 73,846 miles

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

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift

Fail 28 Feb 2015 73,846 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

offside rear shockabsorber dust cover adrift

Pass 22 Mar 2014 62,520 miles

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear tyre nailed

Pass 19 Feb 2013 55,126 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 50,263 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2012 50,263 miles

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

cutts in n/s/r tyre not down to cords

Pass 24 Feb 2011 46,217 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 41,288 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 41,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 36,671 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 30,004 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 23,622 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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KX04 VZS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KX04 VZS, 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 KX04 VZS registered?

KX04 VZS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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