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LB04 WKG

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

100,299 mi
Last recorded100,299 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 WKG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 100,299 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2018 92,808 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2018 92,808 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both sides (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2017 87,451 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 83,329 miles

age cracking to both os tyres

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear has a side light inop.

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside headlight faded

Offside headlight output poor

Offside outer handbrake cable swollen

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

service brake efficiency has only just meet min..

service due ind. on

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Fail 5 Oct 2016 83,329 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear has a side light inop.

Offside Rear tyre wearing unevenly

Offside headlight faded

Offside headlight output poor

Offside outer handbrake cable swollen

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (8.2.3)

age cracking to both os tyres

corrosion and damage to sills

corrosion to suspension components

eml on

engine covers fitted

exhaust corroded

service brake efficiency has only just meet min..

service due ind. on

stone chips and scratches to windscreen

Pass 30 Jun 2015 82,963 miles

EML ON

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

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

Fail 29 Jun 2015 82,963 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

EML ON

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 81,223 miles
Fail 16 May 2014 81,223 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 brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jun 2013 73,187 miles

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

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

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

nearside wiper deteriorating (attention required)

Pass 12 Jul 2012 63,887 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking

nearside front position lamp slightly impaired

Pass 28 Jul 2011 58,307 miles

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

oil level low

Fail 28 Jul 2011 58,306 miles

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

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

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

oil level low

Pass 22 Jul 2010 49,551 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine man light on

int missfire

nearside front tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall

offside rear lamp condensation

rear numberplate delaminating

Fail 22 Jul 2010 49,551 miles

int missfire

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

engine man light on

nearside front tyre cracking and cuts in sidewall

offside rear lamp condensation

rear numberplate delaminating

Pass 20 Jul 2009 44,921 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/f tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 25 Jul 2008 37,643 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 25 Jul 2008 37,643 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front number plate cracked

Fail 15 Jun 2007 28,600 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front number plate cracked

offside mirror loose

offside rear tyre side wall cut but not showing cord

Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,600 miles

front number plate cracked

offside mirror loose

offside rear tyre side wall cut but not showing cord

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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LB04 WKG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 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 LB04 WKG, 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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LB04 WKG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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