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SH04 WUM

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2023
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

96,236 mi
Last recorded96,236 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 WUM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2022 96,236 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Apr 2022 96,231 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 91,411 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,229 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2019 78,019 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 78,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2018 77,847 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Frome load valve to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

fuel filter excessively corroded with the risk of bursting

Pass 2 Dec 2017 74,780 miles

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

Fail 29 Nov 2017 74,780 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 10 Dec 2016 72,444 miles

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Fail 9 Dec 2016 72,444 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

o/s/r wheel bearing slight noise when rotating

Pass 8 Dec 2015 70,278 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

crank pull vibrating/noisy

Fail 8 Dec 2015 70,278 miles

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

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)

crank pull vibrating/noisy

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

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

Pass 13 Dec 2014 66,078 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2013 64,543 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 64,542 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 59,053 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 59,053 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Dec 2011 48,642 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

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

Fail 19 Dec 2011 48,642 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner shoulders.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 44,242 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2010 44,242 miles

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

centre exhaust hanger broken

Fail 18 Dec 2010 44,231 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 35,311 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 33,364 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 32,390 miles

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

both front wipers torn

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Fail 29 May 2008 32,390 miles

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

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

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

both front wipers torn

offside rear tyre has sidewall damage

Pass 28 May 2007 25,883 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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SH04 WUM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 SH04 WUM, 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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SH04 WUM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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