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WF04 LHW

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,976 mi
Last recorded119,976 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 LHW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Apr 2023 119,976 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Brake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Mar 2021 116,478 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2020 113,398 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2019 108,455 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 105,246 miles

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front - very slight (2.7.3)

front exhaust flexi section starting to deteriorate

rear brake efficiencies slightly weak and may require service or repair

Fail 4 Apr 2018 105,246 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe at front of rear silencer (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Sub-frame slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by rear ferrule (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside and offside front - very slight (2.7.3)

all exhaust system deteriorating

rear brake efficiencies slightly weak and may require service or repair

Pass 6 Apr 2017 99,966 miles

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r shock absorber wet

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f door hinges worn

Fail 6 Apr 2017 99,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

n/s/r shock absorber wet

n/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

o/s/f door hinges worn

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,720 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2015 89,297 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2014 85,759 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2013 80,023 miles

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

n/s o/s rear shock absorber dust covers adrift

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,922 miles

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Apr 2011 60,847 miles

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

both rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

front o/s wing damaged

Pass 7 Apr 2010 52,772 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 45,745 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 39,564 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 39,564 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 27,500 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (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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WF04 LHW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LHW, 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 LHW registered?

WF04 LHW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 March 2004.

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