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LD54 WXM

2005 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

98,885 mi
Last recorded98,885 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 WXM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Mar 2022 98,885 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened rear axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material load valve to o/s hose (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o/s and n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

n/s headlamp pattern slight deterioration

n/s/f seatbelt behind plastic trim

Pass 3 Mar 2021 91,578 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 26 Feb 2021 91,567 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material - valve (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 90,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve - o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 90,120 miles

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened marked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material valve - o/s/r (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened axle beam (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2019 88,409 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 80,319 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,319 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 73,448 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 66,154 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2015 60,170 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 60,170 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2014 51,573 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 44,543 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 37,363 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,783 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,946 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2010 30,946 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 25,392 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 15,371 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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LD54 WXM is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2005 Seat Arosa models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.7% with a typical mileage of 41,470 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 LD54 WXM, 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 21 years old, this Seat Arosa is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was LD54 WXM registered?

LD54 WXM is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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