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WG53 CSO

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

46,593 mi
Last recorded46,593 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 CSO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2026 46,593 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2025 30,110 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Dec 2023 18,112 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2022 14,449 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2022 14,446 miles

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 7,879 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 6,241 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2019 6,048 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2018 5,760 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2017 5,495 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Nov 2016 5,204 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2015 4,868 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 4,436 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 4,011 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 3,742 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 3,427 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 3,168 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 2,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 2,557 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 2,205 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 1,799 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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WG53 CSO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 WG53 CSO, 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 WG53 CSO registered?

WG53 CSO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 January 2004.

Is WG53 CSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WG53 CSO shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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