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WG04 JXK

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

111,080 mi
Last recorded111,080 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 JXK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2023 111,080 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2022 109,524 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing and balding on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 105,128 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 96,196 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 93,350 miles

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 93,340 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached lower locking ring missing .. (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 86,842 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2016 85,482 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 83,777 miles

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

o/s/f/tyre worn inside edge

Fail 16 Jun 2014 79,554 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 79,554 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 75,780 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2012 71,594 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 69,189 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 63,609 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 57,404 miles
Pass 10 May 2008 42,565 miles

offside front tyre bald on inner edge

rear number plate becoming unclear

Fail 2 May 2008 42,067 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Both rear suspension bump stops rotten

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

Pass 21 May 2007 30,124 miles

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

handbrake travel is high

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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WG04 JXK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 WG04 JXK, 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 WG04 JXK registered?

WG04 JXK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 28 May 2004.

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