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MW53 ZCX

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

142,888 mi
Last recorded142,888 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 ZCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2019 142,888 miles

drivers door inside handle missing can be opened by cable

rear axel corroded

Fail 29 Jun 2019 142,888 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

drivers door inside handle missing can be opened by cable

rear axel corroded

Pass 19 May 2018 140,300 miles
Pass 20 May 2017 121,201 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2016 114,158 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s/f (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Jan 2015 106,110 miles

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

Fail 14 Jan 2015 106,108 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 100,420 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 100,351 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Jan 2013 94,902 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 92,231 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 92,231 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2011 85,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 68,770 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 68,770 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake discs corroded

front tyres appear low on air pressure

front wishbone bushes perished slightly

Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,418 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 42,116 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2008 42,116 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 29,401 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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MW53 ZCX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 MW53 ZCX, 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 MW53 ZCX registered?

MW53 ZCX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 January 2004.

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