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WF04 HFL

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

133,811 mi
Last recorded133,811 miles
Recorded on11 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 HFL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 May 2018 133,811 miles

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

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

Fail 9 May 2018 133,811 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 116,214 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Mid box blowing (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing starting to get noisy!

Pass 12 May 2016 104,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2015 101,947 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil n/s and o/s (2.7.3)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2014 97,542 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2014 97,542 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2013 89,259 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 89,255 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2012 84,595 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 84,595 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 78,914 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 78,914 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 11 Jun 2010 72,830 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 72,830 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Jul 2009 67,029 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,183 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 49,333 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 35,290 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 HFL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WF04 HFL, 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 HFL registered?

WF04 HFL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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