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MT04 WCG

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,056 mi
Last recorded100,056 miles
Recorded on15 May 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 WCG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 May 2017 100,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section loose, clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 3 May 2017 100,037 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part rubbing on wheel (3.6.B.4a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe to middle section loose, clamp missing (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 91,837 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2016 91,837 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 91,836 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both [aims not checked (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 6 May 2015 91,141 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Fail 24 Apr 2015 91,141 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre cracking but no cords showing

Pass 24 Apr 2014 77,226 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 74,126 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2013 74,126 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 71,402 miles

Both rear shock absorber covers insecure

Pass 22 Jul 2011 62,280 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2010 53,112 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 41,596 miles

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

rear tyres wearing..not too far off limit

Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,752 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2008 32,752 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 24,609 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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MT04 WCG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 MT04 WCG, 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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MT04 WCG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 July 2004.

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