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MT53 ZYK

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

69,412 mi
Last recorded69,412 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT53 ZYK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2019 69,412 miles

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

Offside Rear lens cracked lights ok

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low

power steering pipes to rack corroded

vehicle missing

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Fail 4 Jan 2019 69,361 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear lens cracked lights ok

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres getting low

power steering pipes to rack corroded

vehicle missing

windscreen cracked but not effecting drivers view

Pass 16 Jan 2018 66,895 miles

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked. but not effecting light

Rear number plate deteriated

all tyres low 185/55/14

Fail 16 Jan 2018 66,895 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear lamp lens cracked. but not effecting light

Rear number plate deteriated

all tyres low 185/55/14

Pass 10 Jan 2017 63,817 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance lens (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 61,688 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance Lens (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 60,607 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 55,419 miles

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers weak

damage to nearside outer sill

Fail 13 Dec 2013 55,419 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

both front shock absorbers weak

damage to nearside outer sill

Pass 5 Dec 2012 52,291 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 20 Dec 2011 48,326 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 41,228 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2010 41,228 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 34,949 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 27,592 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 18,861 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 18,251 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 ZYK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 ZYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MT53 ZYK registered?

MT53 ZYK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is MT53 ZYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for MT53 ZYK shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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