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WV54 WZK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

83,996 mi
Last recorded83,996 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WZK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2018 83,996 miles

Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear suspension bumpstops deteriorated

headlamps deteriorated

Pass 17 Aug 2017 78,922 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

both rear shock absorber top covers are insecure

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Fail 17 Aug 2017 78,920 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively arm not working (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front light unit lens are starting to mist up and deteriorate

both rear shock absorber top covers are insecure

exhaust is starting to corrode and deteriorate

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

some steering and suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

Pass 5 Aug 2016 72,133 miles

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Fail 5 Aug 2016 72,133 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Aug 2015 56,594 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 54,439 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 48,957 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2012 43,421 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Nov 2012 43,421 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 39,887 miles

o/s/r brake noisy

Fail 12 Nov 2011 39,881 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

o/s/r brake noisy

Pass 11 Nov 2010 36,788 miles

rear brake noise

Pass 18 Nov 2009 34,382 miles

Corrosion on inside surface of front brake discs. Braking area has been reduced.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Headlamp lenses slightly detiroated.

N/S/F Tyre bald on inside edge.

N/S/F Tyre is perrished.

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

O/S/F Tyre is b adly perrished.

O/S/F Tyre worn on inside edge.

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

N/S/F Tyre is very soft.

Pass 25 Nov 2008 31,441 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Fail 27 Nov 2007 24,460 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Nov 2007 24,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 WZK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WZK, 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 WZK registered?

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

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