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WD53 GHV

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

44,743 mi
Last recorded44,743 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 GHV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 44,743 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2019 44,743 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2018 43,549 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 40,714 miles

small blow from rear exhaust section

Fail 2 Mar 2017 40,714 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

small blow from rear exhaust section

Pass 25 Feb 2016 34,565 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2016 34,564 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 28 Jan 2015 29,678 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 27,973 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 26,448 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 24,291 miles

knock from steering rack

Pass 22 Feb 2011 22,046 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 22,046 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Both rear brakes noisy. Recommend rear brake service

Nearside Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 19,727 miles

advise service due

Pass 19 Feb 2009 16,584 miles

rear brakes squealing

service light on

Pass 25 Feb 2008 13,906 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 10,249 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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WD53 GHV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WD53 GHV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WD53 GHV registered?

WD53 GHV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 February 2004.

Is WD53 GHV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 GHV shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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