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WK53 DJV

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Aug 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

54,340 mi
Last recorded54,340 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK53 DJV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 54,340 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (date stamped 2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 54,338 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from rear exhaust clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tread area (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH rear tyres cracking in tread and sidewalls (date stamped 2014) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Aug 2025 53,043 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 53,039 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system Newly made pipe to the flexi hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Jun 2025 52,944 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front body damage

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

both rear bump stops deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2024 51,362 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 51,238 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak back box (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened mounting for lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both sides check straps broken

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear beam axle corroded

Rear both shocks dust covers loose

body damage

Pass 18 Mar 2021 49,496 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Check strap broken

Nearside Front Damage to car

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Check strap broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 18 Mar 2021 49,496 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Check strap broken

Nearside Front Damage to car

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Check strap broken

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 47,558 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting close to limit and wearing on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Door check strap broken

Pass 20 Mar 2019 44,936 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit be worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 44,936 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close to limit be worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 41,670 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Offside Front tyre wearing on inner edge

drivers door top hinge worn has movement

engine oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2017 38,376 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 36,038 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

rear axle rusty

Pass 25 Mar 2015 32,662 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 28,285 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 24,503 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 20,178 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 16,099 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 12,290 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 9,413 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 6,980 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 5,838 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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WK53 DJV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WK53 DJV, 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 WK53 DJV registered?

WK53 DJV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 February 2004.

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