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WF54 GZV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests31 (17 pass, 14 fail)
Pass rate54.8%

Mileage

101,259 mi
Last recorded101,259 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 GZV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 14 fail
Fail 26 Feb 2025 101,259 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose slightly chafed x2 (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2024 95,266 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2024 95,266 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Offside Front Tyre over ten years old fitted to a rear axle of a bus (5.2.3 (m))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 90,268 miles

rear axle beam corroded

Fail 8 Mar 2023 90,265 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear axle beam corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 85,365 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2022 85,351 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 Mar 2021 82,337 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2021 82,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Feb 2020 80,617 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Feb 2020 80,617 miles

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

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

Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 76,400 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 76,400 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 72,299 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 72,299 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 68,266 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2017 68,266 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault fault codes read . low voltage sporadic , new battery fitted and codes cleared (3.4.1c)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 62,390 miles

both outer headlamp lenses cracking internally

Fail 17 Feb 2016 62,390 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both outer headlamp lenses cracking internally

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,427 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

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

horn intermittent operation on lower and right steering whhel spoke

Pass 13 Apr 2015 57,427 miles

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

horn intermittent operation on lower and right steering whhel spoke

Pass 3 Apr 2014 52,790 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2013 49,816 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 49,816 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 42,132 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 42,132 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 34,824 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2011 34,824 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 31,715 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Oct 2008 29,543 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2007 22,921 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 GZV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.8%.

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 WF54 GZV, 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 GZV registered?

WF54 GZV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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