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SB54 RWZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,480 mi
Last recorded90,480 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB54 RWZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2016 90,480 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 78,784 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

light damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Fail 18 Jun 2014 78,784 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

light damage to nearside front tyre sidewall

Pass 9 May 2013 75,117 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

headlamp levelling device at offside front inoperative.

Fail 2 May 2013 75,114 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

headlamp levelling device at offside front inoperative.

Pass 16 May 2012 70,525 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 70,522 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 66,936 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2010 66,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Front discs are slightly corroded

Gearbox oily

Oil on minimum

Pass 30 Nov 2009 50,107 miles

Front discs are in poor condition

Gearbox oily

Slight exhaust blow middle to rear sections

Pass 30 Dec 2008 37,602 miles

both front brake discs worn/corroded

both front tyre treads low

exhaust system showing corrosion

slight play in offside rear wheelbearing

Pass 10 Dec 2007 20,130 miles

both front brake discs showing corrosion

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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SB54 RWZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 SB54 RWZ, 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 SB54 RWZ registered?

SB54 RWZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 17 December 2004.

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