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WP53 MYL

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

74,987 mi
Last recorded74,987 miles
Recorded on6 May 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP53 MYL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2016 74,987 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 74,987 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 65,257 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)

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

Pass 9 Jul 2014 61,572 miles

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

engine management light on

Fail 8 Jul 2014 61,572 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 56,711 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Fail 10 Jul 2013 56,711 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 17 Jul 2012 50,945 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 48,531 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 39,828 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 33,892 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 33,892 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2009 28,890 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2008 23,232 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2008 23,232 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 17,173 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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WP53 MYL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 WP53 MYL, 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

How do I check the history of WP53 MYL?

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What year was WP53 MYL registered?

WP53 MYL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 January 2004.

Is WP53 MYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WP53 MYL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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