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WK54 ZGE

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,569 mi
Last recorded76,569 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 ZGE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2025 76,569 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases catalytic converter has minor leak (6.1.2 (a))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside & offside front tyres worn close to/on limit on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Rear registration lamp light intensity slightly reduced

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 75,456 miles

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2024 75,440 miles

Braking system leaking servo vacuum pipe split (1.1.3 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

headlamp beam images deteriorated

Pass 26 Jun 2023 74,248 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Trailing arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 72,668 miles

Corrosion to rear axle

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases top of catalytic convertor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Slight imbalance on rear brakes (N/S low)

Pass 24 Jun 2021 71,751 miles

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 24 Jun 2021 71,751 miles

Braking system leaking brake servo hose split (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front brake discs worn + corroded

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 71,192 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 70,763 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2019 66,482 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2019 66,481 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 64,018 miles

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 23 Jan 2018 64,017 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

engine cover fitted

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2017 60,944 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Apr 2016 57,632 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 53,372 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 50,140 miles

both front wishbone bushes perished

Fail 24 Apr 2014 50,140 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

both front wishbone bushes perished

Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,082 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2013 47,082 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 43,781 miles

both front brake discs worn

Fail 17 Apr 2012 43,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 20 Apr 2011 40,359 miles

front brake discs corroded

off side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 20 Apr 2011 40,359 miles

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

front brake discs corroded

off side rear coil spring corroded

Fail 27 Apr 2010 36,019 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

long handbrake travel

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2010 36,019 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

unable to check nearside rear seatbelt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 24 Apr 2009 30,054 miles

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Fail 24 Apr 2009 30,054 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

slight blow to rear exhaust section

unable to check nearside rear seat belt fully due to child seat fitted

Pass 6 May 2008 25,163 miles
Fail 1 May 2008 25,096 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 1 May 2007 18,272 miles
Fail 1 May 2007 18,272 miles

Front brake disc excessively 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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WK54 ZGE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 WK54 ZGE, 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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WK54 ZGE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 November 2004.

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