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GY04 WRE

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests16 (8 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

79,186 mi
Last recorded79,186 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY04 WRE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 79,186 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 79,186 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine light on

Pass 12 Oct 2013 72,375 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

air/vacuum leak from under engine cover

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

engine managment warning lamp remains on

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly split

passenger door mirror loose

rear exhaust fouling body mount

Fail 5 Oct 2013 72,354 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

air/vacuum leak from under engine cover

both rear coil springs rusty

both rear shock absorber dust covers loose

nearside front wiper blade split at ends

o/s/f wishbone bush slightly split

passenger door mirror loose

rear exhaust fouling body mount

Pass 28 Jan 2013 71,124 miles

After market win g mirrors fitted.

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Front number plate poor

Off side front tyre outer side wall poor condition.

Fail 28 Jan 2013 71,124 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

After market win g mirrors fitted.

Front brake discs wearing thin.

Front number plate poor

Off side front tyre outer side wall poor condition.

Pass 26 Jan 2012 64,451 miles

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

brakes noisey

exhaust system in poor condition and knocks

front brake disc,s corrodded

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 25 Jan 2012 64,451 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

brakes noisey

exhaust system in poor condition and knocks

front brake disc,s corrodded

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 7 Sep 2010 58,155 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

centre exhaust mounting could be better

glue like tree sap on screen

offside rear shock absorber upper casing missing

part of offside rear lamp inoperative

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 7 Sep 2010 58,155 miles

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

centre exhaust mounting could be better

glue like tree sap on screen

offside rear shock absorber upper casing missing

part of offside rear lamp inoperative

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2009 52,106 miles

considerable surface cracks & perish marks in nearside rear tyre

Fail 24 Jul 2009 52,104 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

considerable surface cracks & perish marks in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Apr 2008 47,432 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 47,432 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear number plate starting to perish

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 38,504 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2007 38,496 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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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GY04 WRE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 GY04 WRE, 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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GY04 WRE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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