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PK54 VZR

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

93,432 mi
Last recorded93,432 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK54 VZR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2021 93,432 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Jan 2021 93,430 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear exhaust

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Rear tyre mishaped

exhaust corroding

Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,067 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear tyre mishaped

exhaust corroding

Pass 18 Jan 2019 76,399 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 9 Jan 2018 71,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

coolant leak from radiator

Fail 9 Jan 2018 71,489 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

coolant leak from radiator

Pass 9 Jan 2017 69,895 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 67,805 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 67,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 19 Jan 2015 66,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 19 Jan 2015 66,480 miles

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 22 Jan 2014 65,561 miles

o/s wiper blade rubber peeling

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Fail 22 Jan 2014 65,561 miles

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

o/s wiper blade rubber peeling

o/s/f tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 7 Dec 2012 62,298 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 62,298 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2011 52,563 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2010 44,156 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2010 36,286 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2009 26,427 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front brake imbalance near max limit

o/s/f tyre has cut on outer sidewall

o/s/r shock absorber bump stop splitting

Pass 28 Dec 2007 14,891 miles

o/s/f mirror damaged causing a retriction on view of the rear

Fail 27 Dec 2007 14,891 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

o/s/f mirror damaged causing a retriction on view of the rear

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 VZR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 PK54 VZR, 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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PK54 VZR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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