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SH54 KBO

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

71,997 mi
Last recorded71,997 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 KBO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2020 71,997 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 69,888 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2019 69,888 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 68,870 miles

Central Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff slightly corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Sep 2018 68,866 miles

Central Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working and offside front (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps and offside rear (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Central Front Inner Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at the rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Nearside Front and offside front brake hoses are slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff slightly corroded (1.1.17 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Feb 2018 67,061 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and offside front (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake valve corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2017 64,288 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 80H (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Feb 2017 64,286 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185/55/14 80H (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Feb 2016 59,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Feb 2016 59,876 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' dream catcher (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Nov 2014 50,255 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2014 50,249 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 44,999 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 38,765 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Main beam warning lamp inoperative

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)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2012 38,765 miles

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

Centre Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Main beam warning lamp inoperative

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 27 Oct 2011 34,964 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 27 Oct 2011 34,964 miles

offside wiper blade torn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 31,614 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 26,942 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 22,198 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2007 16,811 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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SH54 KBO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SH54 KBO, 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 SH54 KBO registered?

SH54 KBO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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