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WF54 AHJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

157,036 mi
Last recorded157,036 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 AHJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2018 157,036 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 157,036 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges devoid of tread (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 3 May 2017 153,255 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

engine management warning lamp on during test

Fail 3 May 2017 153,254 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. nearside low-27% (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre edges worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

engine management warning lamp on during test

Pass 3 May 2016 149,000 miles

Both front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorated.

Engine Management Light noted to be on.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

Slight corrosion noted to rear axle to body mounts.

Slight oil leak noted

Fail 3 May 2016 149,000 miles

Both front lower suspension arm (rear) bushes deteriorated.

Engine Management Light noted to be on.

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit ON LIMIT (4.1.E.1)

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

Slight corrosion noted to rear axle to body mounts.

Slight oil leak noted

Pass 8 May 2015 144,077 miles

Oil leak

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

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

engine management warning lamp on during test

Fail 5 May 2015 144,071 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

engine management warning lamp on during test

nearside rear tyre pressure low

offside front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 1 May 2014 130,853 miles

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Fail 1 May 2014 130,853 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Engine management warning lamp on during test

Pass 2 May 2013 117,147 miles

EML light on

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

Pass 4 May 2012 98,991 miles

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

drivers seat frame exsposed

engine warning light on

Fail 3 May 2012 98,991 miles

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

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

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

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

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

drivers seat frame exsposed

engine warning light on

Pass 26 Sep 2011 92,219 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 92,219 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Sep 2010 77,301 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 63,346 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 52,517 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2008 52,517 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 37,164 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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WF54 AHJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WF54 AHJ, 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 WF54 AHJ registered?

WF54 AHJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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