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WV54 UZP

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

73,269 mi
Last recorded73,269 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 UZP
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2024 73,269 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 69,211 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2022 64,706 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Fail 2 Jul 2022 64,696 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 7 Jul 2021 64,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 6 Jul 2021 64,146 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 May 2019 59,898 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 56,480 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 13 Apr 2018 56,479 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 11 May 2017 53,399 miles
Pass 6 May 2016 50,224 miles

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front brakes imbalanced - nsf disc in poor condition

Fail 6 May 2016 50,224 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

exhaust tailpipe corroded

front brakes imbalanced - nsf disc in poor condition

Pass 14 May 2015 48,666 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre perished

Fail 8 May 2015 48,661 miles

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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

nearside front tyre perished

Pass 12 May 2014 47,796 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 May 2013 46,706 miles

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

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

rear exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 4 Oct 2011 39,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2010 37,899 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 34,692 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 30,778 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 27,047 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 27,026 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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WV54 UZP is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 WV54 UZP, 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

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What year was WV54 UZP registered?

WV54 UZP is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2004.

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