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GJ04 WSN

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,298 mi
Last recorded115,298 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WSN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2016 115,298 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2014 11,480 miles

offsidefront trye outer wall cut

Fail 16 Oct 2014 11,480 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offsidefront trye outer wall cut

Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,841 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 99,471 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,471 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 90,948 miles

Front wipers not clearing very well

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)

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

Fail 28 Jul 2011 90,948 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Front wipers not clearing very well

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 23 Jul 2010 83,020 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2010 83,020 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 71,736 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 60,738 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

both rear shock absorbers top cover sleeves insecure/adrift

off side front screen small chip marks/ also repair wiper swept area

Pass 31 Jul 2008 60,738 miles

both rear shock absorbers top cover sleeves insecure/adrift

off side front screen small chip marks/ also repair wiper swept area

Fail 2 Mar 2007 46,673 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 46,673 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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GJ04 WSN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GJ04 WSN, 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 GJ04 WSN registered?

GJ04 WSN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 March 2004.

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