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PL53 WKT

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

63,754 mi
Last recorded63,754 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL53 WKT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2016 63,754 miles

Front tyres wearing on inner edges

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 56,699 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2014 50,885 miles

windscreen washer bottle requires top up.

Fail 11 Sep 2014 50,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

windscreen washer bottle requires top up.

Pass 20 Sep 2013 38,684 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 37,192 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 34,264 miles

Oil leak

exhaust middle section corroded

front wipers smearing

oil leak from gearbox

Fail 12 Jan 2012 34,239 miles

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

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

Oil leak

exhaust middle section corroded

front wipers smearing

oil leak from gearbox

Pass 4 Jan 2011 30,160 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2010 25,404 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2009 21,630 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 17,850 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 17,817 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 13,017 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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PL53 WKT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 PL53 WKT, 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 PL53 WKT registered?

PL53 WKT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is PL53 WKT safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL53 WKT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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