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MV53 HMZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

71,417 mi
Last recorded71,417 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMV53 HMZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,417 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2015 71,316 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,418 miles

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle running gear in varous stage of corrosion

Fail 11 Feb 2014 61,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

vehicle running gear in varous stage of corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2013 61,069 miles

rear exhaust deteriorating

wheel trims fitted alround

Fail 13 Aug 2013 61,069 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear exhaust deteriorating

wheel trims fitted alround

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 Oct 2012 57,995 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 49,742 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 46,350 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 410,018 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2008 34,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 34,659 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 26,408 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 26,407 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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MV53 HMZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 MV53 HMZ, 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 MV53 HMZ registered?

MV53 HMZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is MV53 HMZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MV53 HMZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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