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PK04 MWL

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,559 mi
Last recorded83,559 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK04 MWL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2018 83,559 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2018 83,557 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Apr 2017 74,786 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,536 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 56,451 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 56,439 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 53,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 10 Apr 2013 51,012 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 51,012 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2012 49,089 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 49,089 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2011 41,678 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2011 41,678 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 36,015 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,938 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2009 30,938 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2008 27,185 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2007 21,227 miles

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

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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PK04 MWL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK04 MWL, 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 PK04 MWL registered?

PK04 MWL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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