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WF54 VPV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

77,535 mi
Last recorded77,535 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VPV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2018 77,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on rear axle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2018 77,535 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General corrosion on rear axle

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts (4.11 (a) (iii))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 64,371 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)

rear brake application at upper limit

Pass 29 Oct 2016 50,752 miles

Rear Tyres feathered

Fail 28 Oct 2016 50,752 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Brake discs worn

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

Rear Tyres feathered

Pass 30 Oct 2015 36,856 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2015 36,856 miles

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

Pass 30 Oct 2014 24,312 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 17,288 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 16,176 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 14,906 miles

front brake discs corroded

front brake pads wearing unevenly

front tyres perishing

rear tyre perishing

Pass 23 Nov 2010 13,925 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 12,215 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 10,050 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 7,178 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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WF54 VPV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WF54 VPV, 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 WF54 VPV registered?

WF54 VPV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 November 2004.

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