MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
113,521 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box to centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
Nearside NS sill damage
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
rear lights lenses damaged
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3/4mm (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Rear lamp damaged no white light
front number plate damaged
wiper smearing
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroded
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect full of codensation on inside of lense (4.1.2 (c))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in several places (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
fuel filter corroded
both front brake discs wearing thin
both rear shockabsorber dust covers insecure
Offside Rear tyre perished
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
tyre wall damage to os ns front
rear exhaust box corroded
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both rear tyres splitting between side wall & tread
front brake discs slightly worn & lipped
n/s front inner brake pad low
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VN04 VDD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 VN04 VDD, 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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VN04 VDD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 May 2004.
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