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WF04 HFK

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

78,096 mi
Last recorded78,096 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 HFK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Feb 2025 78,096 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Rear Rear fog lamp tell-tale not working (4.9.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shroud loose (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Feb 2024 66,720 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2023 64,066 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 64,051 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 64,016 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2020 64,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Exhaust is hitting the metal brake pipe at the comp valve. (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 63,039 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 61,606 miles

both rear shock absorber top plastic covers insecure

reverse lights not working

Pass 18 Sep 2017 58,481 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2017 58,481 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 54,941 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 49,253 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 49,246 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 43,291 miles

offside hand brake cable outer casing starting to split

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Fail 16 Jun 2014 43,288 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

offside and front brake discs pitted corrosion

offside and nearside rear shock absorber outer covers loose

offside hand brake cable outer casing starting to split

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 18 May 2013 38,527 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2013 38,527 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 35,761 miles

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

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

nearside and offside front brake discs slightly pitted outside edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 32,580 miles

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside edge

Fail 6 Jun 2011 32,580 miles

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

offside and nearside front brake discs slightly pitted on the inside edge

Pass 12 Jun 2010 30,386 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 26,042 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Feb 2008 22,786 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2007 20,300 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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WF04 HFK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 WF04 HFK, 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 WF04 HFK registered?

WF04 HFK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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