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MT53 OKG

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,315 mi
Last recorded106,315 miles
Recorded on6 Jul 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 OKG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jul 2015 106,315 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 Jun 2014 101,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise exhaust back support bracket slightly loose

Fail 26 Jun 2014 101,258 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

advise exhaust back support bracket slightly loose

Pass 4 Jul 2013 98,065 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 84,733 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2011 80,198 miles

BRAKE SERVICE

EXAUST IS CORRODED

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS GETTING LOW ON THE INNER EDGE

REAR SHOCK ABSORBERS UPPER DIRT COVERS ARE LOOSE BUT NOT AFFECTING OPERATION

Pass 31 Jan 2011 80,196 miles

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER DIRT COVERS ARE DETACTED / NOT AFFECTING OPERATION/

BRAKE SERVICE

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS GETTING LOW

REAR BRAKES NOISEY WHEN APPLYED

WIPPERS SMEERING SCREEN / NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD/

Fail 28 Jan 2011 80,196 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

BOTH REAR SHOCK ABSORBER UPPER DIRT COVERS ARE DETACTED / NOT AFFECTING OPERATION/

BRAKE SERVICE

Coolant leak

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

FRONT BRAKE DISCS ARE PITTED

NEAR SIDE REAR TYRE IS GETTING LOW

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

REAR BRAKES NOISEY WHEN APPLYED

WIPPERS SMEERING SCREEN / NOT AFFECTING DRIVERS VIEW OF THE ROAD/

Pass 11 Oct 2009 74,349 miles

N/S/F WHEEL BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

THE REAR EXHAUAST BACK BOX IS CORRODED

Fail 10 Oct 2009 74,348 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 13 Apr 2008 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 13 Apr 2008 61,594 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 50,658 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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MT53 OKG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 MT53 OKG, 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 MT53 OKG registered?

MT53 OKG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2004.

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