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LA04 WCX

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

140,608 mi
Last recorded140,608 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 WCX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2024 140,608 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi - pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Dec 2023 130,056 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 119,448 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 111,570 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 15 Nov 2021 111,570 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bolt on type... (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,882 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 96,494 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight secondary brake imbalance

Pass 12 Jun 2018 86,087 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 74,042 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 59,818 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2015 48,758 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jul 2015 48,758 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 35,033 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 2 Jul 2014 35,033 miles

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

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

Fail 1 Jul 2013 32,647 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 32,647 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 29,980 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 27,120 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 27,119 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jul 2010 24,365 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2010 24,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

nearside front and and offside rear tyre cracks on outer shoulders

Pass 10 Jul 2009 22,497 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 22,497 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 19,888 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 19,886 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 15,668 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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LA04 WCX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LA04 WCX, 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 LA04 WCX registered?

LA04 WCX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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