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MW04 HUU

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,523 mi
Last recorded128,523 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 HUU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 12 Sep 2023 128,523 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 116,704 miles

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

Fail 26 Sep 2022 116,702 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Sep 2021 104,933 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Sep 2020 96,580 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 95,160 miles

front brakes binding

front tyres wearing on inner shoulders

Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,582 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2017 85,217 miles

nearside front side repeater lens missing

Pass 12 Aug 2016 81,554 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Fail 12 Aug 2016 81,554 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracked

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

Offside Front tyre sidewall cracked

Pass 11 Aug 2015 75,059 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bushes both sides (2.4.G.2)

tread low on front tyres and cracking

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

Pass 7 Aug 2014 71,844 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight knock from coloum when doing lock to lock but no play found in steering system ??

tread low o.s.r. tyre and cracking

Fail 6 Aug 2014 71,840 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n.s. wiper split

slight knock from coloum when doing lock to lock but no play found in steering system ??

tread low o.s.r. tyre and cracking

Pass 16 Jul 2013 68,016 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust front support broken

slight blow feom exhaust front section

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,281 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2012 60,280 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 49,876 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 38,434 miles

o.s.f. tyre worn on outer edges

o.s.r. tyre in very poor condition, tread low and cuts in sidewall

Pass 6 Aug 2009 28,442 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front tyre walls have been damaged

number plates in poor condition

o.s.r. tyre worn on edge

Pass 28 Jul 2008 21,299 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 19 Jul 2007 11,734 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2007 11,723 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged †n/s/r tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/f tyre worn unevenly

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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MW04 HUU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MW04 HUU, 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 MW04 HUU registered?

MW04 HUU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 August 2004.

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