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WJ54 VZB

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

33,314 mi
Last recorded33,314 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ54 VZB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 33,314 miles

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Fail 3 Jul 2018 32,756 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower ball joint boot slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Jun 2017 29,189 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 27,412 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slight damage (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Sep 2015 25,094 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 19,942 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Sep 2014 19,844 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 16,046 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 14,105 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 11,947 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 10,369 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 8,633 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 6,346 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 4,098 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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WJ54 VZB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 WJ54 VZB, 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 WJ54 VZB registered?

WJ54 VZB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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