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WG53 WHV

2004 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

61,623 mi
Last recorded61,623 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG53 WHV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 61,623 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2020 61,622 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 48,441 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 42,982 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 42,982 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 40,777 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 39,776 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 38,385 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 31 Mar 2014 36,607 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 34,709 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 34,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 32,739 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 9 Feb 2011 30,752 miles

small nail in o/s/r tyre tread , and small chunk out of sidewall 185/55/14

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,167 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2009 25,971 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 23,857 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 20,835 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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 WHV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in White with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WHV, 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 WHV registered?

WG53 WHV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

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