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PF53 VOG

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2022
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

79,150 mi
Last recorded79,150 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 VOG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2021 79,150 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2019 75,973 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2019 75,972 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 70,248 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2018 70,248 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned refit (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 10 Nov 2016 65,734 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 63,280 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 63,280 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 62,518 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 62,136 miles

engine warning light illuminated

front disc`s inner face corroded

Fail 6 Oct 2010 62,136 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

engine warning light illuminated

front disc`s inner face corroded

Pass 27 Mar 2009 51,032 miles

engine management light is on

Pass 1 Apr 2008 43,185 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 43,185 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 34,487 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 34,487 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

handbrake high

n/s/f tyre bald on edges and low on tread

o/s/f tyre bald on edges and low on tread

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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PF53 VOG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PF53 VOG, 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 PF53 VOG registered?

PF53 VOG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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