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SH04 WVB

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

68,779 mi
Last recorded68,779 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 WVB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 68,779 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 61,893 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 56,890 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Engine warning light on

Surface corrosion on offside rear rigid brake pipe

Fail 14 Mar 2016 56,890 miles

Both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

Both front tyres wearing on both edges

Engine warning light on

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Surface corrosion on offside rear rigid brake pipe

Pass 11 Mar 2015 50,486 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear shocker sleeves corroded

centre/rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Fail 11 Mar 2015 50,486 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear shocker sleeves corroded

centre/rear exhaust corroded

engine management light on

Pass 10 Mar 2014 47,231 miles

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Fail 10 Mar 2014 47,231 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

both front suspension arm bushes deteriorated

surface corrosion on power steering pipes

Pass 18 Mar 2013 44,018 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

both rear shocker sleeves insecure

centre/rear exhaust corroded

n/s/f windscreen delaminating

Pass 2 Mar 2012 17,724 miles

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded and front pads worn

slight damage to n/s/r of vehicle

Fail 2 Mar 2012 17,724 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

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

front brake discs lipped and corroded and front pads worn

slight damage to n/s/r of vehicle

Pass 4 Mar 2011 36,775 miles

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

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

coolant level low,refilled prior to test

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall deteriorated,just up to standard

Fail 4 Mar 2011 36,775 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

condensation in n/s/f headlamp

coolant level low,refilled prior to test

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

o/s/f tyre worn outer edge and sidewall deteriorated,just up to standard

Pass 26 Feb 2010 32,434 miles

o/s front tyre cracked around outer edge, just upto mot standard at time of test

slight deteriation on the front suspension lower arm rear bushes.

Fail 26 Feb 2010 32,434 miles

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

o/s front tyre cracked around outer edge, just upto mot standard at time of test

slight deteriation on the front suspension lower arm rear bushes.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 28,045 miles

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

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

air freshener hanging from mirror obscuring view

both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

cut in n/s/f tyre sidewall

front brake discs lipped

o/s/f tyre slightly deteriorated

rear exaust slightly corroded

rear wiper blade not clearing window properly

Pass 26 Feb 2008 21,927 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 17,570 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 WVB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SH04 WVB, 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 WVB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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