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PK53 WLN

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

107,447 mi
Last recorded107,447 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 WLN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc
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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2023 107,447 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle and front and rear suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Apr 2022 106,794 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2021 105,262 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 103,641 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 96,921 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2019 96,493 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2018 89,788 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 82,213 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 78,534 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 78,534 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 76,705 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 76,705 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 23 Jan 2014 72,671 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 67,438 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2013 67,438 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Jan 2012 59,483 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2012 59,483 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 52,240 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2010 43,931 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 35,186 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 24,607 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 17 Jan 2007 15,943 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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PK53 WLN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PK53 WLN, 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 PK53 WLN registered?

PK53 WLN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 20 February 2004.

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