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PK54 RVJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

83,435 mi
Last recorded83,435 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 RVJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2018 83,435 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 77,355 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 70,438 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 10 Feb 2016 65,225 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2015 60,357 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 58,544 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Aug 2013 53,653 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2012 50,515 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2011 46,047 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2011 46,046 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 38,178 miles

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

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR

Pass 10 Sep 2009 34,008 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 34,008 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2009 31,287 miles

Brakes will soon require adjustment

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

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

Fail 13 Jan 2009 31,287 miles

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

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

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

Brakes will soon require adjustment

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2007 22,215 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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PK54 RVJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 PK54 RVJ, 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 PK54 RVJ registered?

PK54 RVJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 October 2004.

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