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WA04 DYU

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

93,813 mi
Last recorded93,813 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA04 DYU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 93,813 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 9 Nov 2023 93,812 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested susp arm ball joint insecure (1.2.1 (g))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt missing and loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 88,045 miles

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 84,285 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2021 84,278 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 72,209 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2020 72,205 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 63,794 miles

Corrosion on both subframes

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 57,018 miles

Exhaust system corroded

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2017 50,508 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2017 50,509 miles

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 50,449 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2016 50,449 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 49,796 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2014 48,949 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 47,752 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 46,589 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 45,152 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 43,446 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 39,536 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 22 Sep 2009 39,536 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 29 Apr 2008 31,996 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2007 25,786 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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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WA04 DYU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WA04 DYU, 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 WA04 DYU registered?

WA04 DYU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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