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WG54 FRF

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Apr 2027
Tests29 (20 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate69%

Mileage

78,904 mi
Last recorded78,904 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG54 FRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

20 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 78,904 miles

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2025 77,202 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2024 75,297 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 73,355 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2023 73,328 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Axle Beam Seriously Weakened At Shock Mounts + Axle Heavily Corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Rear Brake Pipes Corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Both Sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 29 Mar 2022 70,488 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Mar 2022 70,466 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect headlamp bulb incorrectly fitted (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt steering rack gaiter insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front sub frame slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear rear registration plate lamp light intensity slightly reduced

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened rear axle assembly slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 67,695 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Fail 28 Jan 2021 67,695 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

corrosion to rear axle

Pass 30 Jan 2020 65,317 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 22 Jan 2020 65,299 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened suspension arm mounting (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2019 59,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 8 Jan 2019 59,518 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 54,740 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 54,739 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view blade inop (8.2.1c)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2017 50,281 miles

Offside Front Outer brake pad partially incomplete

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 44,389 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 44,241 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn to casing (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 3 Feb 2015 40,401 miles

alltyres cracking

Fail 30 Jan 2015 40,398 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

alltyres cracking

Pass 21 Nov 2014 40,246 miles

all four tyre treads perishing and cracking.

n/s/f wiper blade splitting.

Pass 22 Nov 2013 38,548 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 37,255 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 36,028 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2010 34,317 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Dec 2009 31,635 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 31,633 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2008 25,447 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,227 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WG54 FRF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WG54 FRF, 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 WG54 FRF registered?

WG54 FRF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 December 2004.

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