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WG53 WHU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

105,783 mi
Last recorded105,783 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WHU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2023 105,783 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

parking brake lever close to reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2022 99,300 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Feb 2021 93,118 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2020 86,826 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2016 77,046 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 77,046 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2015 58,822 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

all coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded

front lower arm rear bushes age cracking and slightly unbonding

heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre balding on edge

oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 58,822 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nail in nearside front tyre

all coil springs corroding

exhaust corroded

front lower arm rear bushes age cracking and slightly unbonding

heavy age cracking to o/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre balding on edge

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2014 48,783 miles

Damage to side wall n/s rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 5 Mar 2014 48,783 miles

Damage to side wall n/s rear tyre

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 43,770 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 41,164 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2011 36,609 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on both faces.

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 36,609 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on both faces.

Pass 21 Jan 2010 31,718 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2010 31,718 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 27,331 miles

wipers smearing

Pass 19 Jan 2008 22,574 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 17,033 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 WHU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 WHU, 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 WHU registered?

WG53 WHU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 January 2004.

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