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MT53 ZYG

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

71,912 mi
Last recorded71,912 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 ZYG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2018 71,912 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 71,910 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Horn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 66,150 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread Both (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 62,043 miles

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 59,779 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 59,779 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 58,621 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2013 56,609 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,835 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Jan 2012 50,834 miles

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2011 45,490 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2010 39,490 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 33,655 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 33,655 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 27,389 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2008 27,386 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Jan 2007 21,313 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 ZYG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ZYG, 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 ZYG registered?

MT53 ZYG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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