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WF54 VPR

2005 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

87,569 mi
Last recorded87,569 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Seat Arosa41,470 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 VPR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 87,569 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 79,222 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened link bush cracked (5.3.3 (b) (i))

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2017 70,445 miles

Front brake discs corroded on inner surface

Pass 16 Sep 2016 62,044 miles

Front Brake Discs Rusted on Inside Face

Fail 16 Sep 2016 62,044 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake Discs Rusted on Inside Face

Pass 14 Sep 2015 49,823 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 49,823 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2014 41,257 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,257 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 41,256 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 40,821 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 40,821 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2012 36,317 miles

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2012 36,617 miles

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

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 5 Jan 2011 32,170 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 32,170 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2010 27,259 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 22,721 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 17,523 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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WF54 VPR is a 2005 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 WF54 VPR, 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 WF54 VPR registered?

WF54 VPR is a 2005 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 January 2005.

Is WF54 VPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF54 VPR shows 19 tests with a 63.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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