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GJ04 WSU

2004 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

50,209 mi
Last recorded50,209 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ04 WSU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 50,209 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2024 49,681 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2023 48,921 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2023 48,903 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 48,105 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 48,105 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2021 47,510 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Sep 2021 47,499 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner + outer arch + sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 22 Sep 2020 46,985 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill /arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 46,424 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2019 46,424 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 20 Sep 2018 45,792 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2018 45,792 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Sep 2017 44,825 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

eml light on

Pass 19 Sep 2016 43,806 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front tyre cut on tread

Pass 22 Sep 2015 42,628 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,921 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,921 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2013 39,589 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 38,247 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 36,749 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,539 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 34,208 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2008 33,420 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2007 29,146 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 WSU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 GJ04 WSU, 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 WSU registered?

GJ04 WSU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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