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VU04 VZA

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

40,157 mi
Last recorded40,157 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 VZA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2015 40,157 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 37,140 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 33,286 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 29,476 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 26,032 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 23,415 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 23,415 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 20,106 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 15,869 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 12,550 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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VU04 VZA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VU04 VZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU04 VZA registered?

VU04 VZA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

Is VU04 VZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU04 VZA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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