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WG04 TLK

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Oct 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,184 mi
Last recorded101,184 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 TLK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 101,184 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2024 86,906 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2024 86,906 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2023 70,842 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front tyre has slight wear on the outer edge

Pass 29 Apr 2022 49,001 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2020 38,720 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2019 31,001 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2019 31,001 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2018 24,951 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 24,852 miles

areas of exhaust system corroding

front brake discs inner faces part rusty

Fail 5 Jun 2017 24,852 miles

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

areas of exhaust system corroding

front brake discs inner faces part rusty

Pass 3 Jun 2016 24,657 miles

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

centre exhaust some corroding

front brake discs inner face edges rusty

front outer brake pads about 2/3 worn

Fail 3 Jun 2016 24,657 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rear bushes starting to split

centre exhaust some corroding

front brake discs inner face edges rusty

front outer brake pads about 2/3 worn

Pass 29 May 2015 24,451 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 24,179 miles

Brake disc faces rusty

Deep cracking in O/S/F tyre

Fail 4 Jun 2014 24,179 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Brake disc faces rusty

Deep cracking in O/S/F tyre

Pass 14 May 2013 22,909 miles

Front brake pads geting low

Slight exhaust blow from rear box

Pass 14 May 2012 22,581 miles

Front brake pads getting low and inner disc faces rusty

Pass 27 May 2011 22,113 miles
Pass 17 May 2010 20,573 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 18,378 miles

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

Fail 14 May 2009 18,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

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

Pass 20 May 2008 15,895 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 11,343 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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WG04 TLK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TLK, 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 TLK registered?

WG04 TLK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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