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WF54 RYR

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

17,454 mi
Last recorded17,454 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF54 RYR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2019 17,454 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2019 107,411 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 102,904 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 6 Jan 2018 102,904 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet (8.2.3)

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

engine light on

Fail 15 Dec 2017 102,822 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front drive shaft damaged (2.5.C.2a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

both rear shock dust covers insecure

centre exhaust pipe has been repaired with exhaust repair kit

driver door window does not open

engine management light on

Fail 1 Dec 2017 102,486 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits exhaust? (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases split middle box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

driver door window does not open

engine management light on

Pass 22 Nov 2016 92,475 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and a small split (4.1.E.1)

Fail 22 Nov 2016 92,475 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge and a small split (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 84,626 miles

Front brake discs corroded

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

Nearside wear in steering track rod inner joint

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 75,664 miles

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 5 Nov 2014 75,664 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Front brake discs slightly corroded

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 63,886 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 53,829 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 46,752 miles

Oil leak

offide wing mirror damaged not affecting view

Pass 16 Nov 2010 38,698 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2009 32,893 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 28,484 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2007 21,913 miles

adivse gear box oil leak.

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 RYR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 RYR, 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 RYR registered?

WF54 RYR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 November 2004.

Is WF54 RYR safe to buy?

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