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DA04 WAE

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

75,503 mi
Last recorded75,503 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 WAE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2022 75,503 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 13 Apr 2022 75,489 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Apr 2021 72,348 miles

underside has underseal at time of test

Pass 29 Apr 2020 66,855 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 55,240 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 54,564 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2017 52,479 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 23 Jun 2016 49,572 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2015 46,896 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 46,896 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2014 44,832 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2013 42,429 miles

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jun 2012 40,511 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2011 38,079 miles

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 25 Jun 2010 28,580 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 25,306 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 22,151 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 13,847 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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DA04 WAE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 DA04 WAE, 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 DA04 WAE registered?

DA04 WAE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is DA04 WAE safe to buy?

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