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WF04 WPJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Feb 2027
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

119,039 mi
Last recorded119,039 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 WPJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2026 119,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 18 Feb 2026 119,039 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 22 Jan 2025 110,769 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2024 107,363 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear and both rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perished/cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 99,746 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR, BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTERS (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 99,746 miles

Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH FRONT (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Obscenely large phone holder (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NEARSIDE FRONT TO REAR, BOTH REAR INNER AND OUTERS (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 92,747 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 92,747 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2021 82,853 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread grooves

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

Fail 30 Jan 2021 82,853 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre cracking in tread grooves

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 79,631 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2020 79,629 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 74,677 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 71,206 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2016 71,163 miles

Front discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2015 70,142 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 69,850 miles

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

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

nsr tyre has light cracking and small flat spot developing and found to have low pressure

Fail 18 Mar 2015 69,850 miles

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

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

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

nsr tyre has light cracking and small flat spot developing and found to have low pressure

Pass 26 Mar 2014 68,449 miles

Both rear tyres treads cracking but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Front subframe and rear axle beam corroding

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Slight condensation to nearside headlamp but not affecting light output or beam pattern

Slight splitting to both front tyres innert sidewalls but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

White corrosion on front to rear and all rear brake pipes

Pass 28 Mar 2013 61,684 miles

White corrosion starting to appear on brake pipes

Pass 27 Mar 2012 54,900 miles

Offside front driveshaft starting to corrode

Slight flat spot to nearside rear tyre tread

Slight front brake distortion found on roller brake test

Small cut to offside rear tyre tread but not deep enough to reach ply or cords

Pass 28 Mar 2011 48,196 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 41,212 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 34,342 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 27,371 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,760 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2007 20,760 miles

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

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

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

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 WPJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 WPJ, 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 WPJ registered?

WF04 WPJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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