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WV54 WZC

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

109,600 mi
Last recorded109,600 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WZC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2021 109,600 miles

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

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2021 109,600 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1855514 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2020 101,823 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 100,585 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 95,796 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 95,791 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres badly worn on inner edges

Pass 14 Dec 2016 89,200 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2016 88,756 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

engine light on

Pass 14 Dec 2015 81,165 miles

engine light on

Pass 15 Dec 2014 73,949 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2013 63,308 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres going out of shape

Fail 17 Dec 2013 63,308 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyres getting low

both rear tyres going out of shape

Pass 6 Aug 2012 45,300 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2011 41,074 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 38,970 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2010 38,970 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated (3.6.C.1b)

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 12 Aug 2009 33,075 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 29,582 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Nov 2007 23,299 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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WV54 WZC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 WV54 WZC, 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 WV54 WZC registered?

WV54 WZC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 November 2004.

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