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PY53 KGZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,423 mi
Last recorded53,423 miles
Recorded on10 May 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY53 KGZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2019 53,423 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2018 49,633 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 46,272 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2016 42,990 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 39,127 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 34,492 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 34,376 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 32,897 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

slight play in steering column

Pass 25 Jan 2011 31,437 miles

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

horn works intermittantly - worked when pressed for test

Fail 24 Jan 2011 31,437 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

horn works intermittantly - worked when pressed for test

Fail 4 Jan 2010 29,743 miles

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

advise nearside front outer sidewall cracking

advise offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 4 Jan 2010 29,743 miles

advise nearside front outer sidewall cracking

advise offside front tyre outer sidewall cracking

Pass 5 Jan 2009 26,597 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2008 23,472 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 20,043 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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PY53 KGZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 PY53 KGZ, 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 PY53 KGZ registered?

PY53 KGZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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