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WJ04 ECC

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

98,170 mi
Last recorded98,170 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ECC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2018 98,170 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2017 94,452 miles

EML Illuminated

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorbed shroud insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2017 94,452 miles

EML Illuminated

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

N/S/R and O/S/R Shock absorbed shroud insecure

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 90,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn and deteriorating (3.5.1g)

Gearbox selector oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Reg plate light deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 14 Jun 2016 90,040 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin 60-70% worn and deteriorating (3.5.1g)

Gearbox selector oil seal leaking

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

Nearside Rear Reg plate light deteriorating

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2015 87,503 miles

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

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

engine management light is lit

minor oil leaks from gearbox and engine

Pass 5 Jun 2014 84,303 miles

N/S/F Tyre wearing on edges

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jun 2013 80,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

both rear shock absorbers dust shields detached

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Fail 26 Jun 2013 80,385 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

both rear shock absorbers dust shields detached

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,844 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 29 Jun 2012 73,844 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

engine light on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 62,711 miles

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

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

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

Rear offside damper dust cover loose

front discs wear lip

Fail 16 Jun 2011 62,565 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Rear offside damper dust cover loose

front discs wear lip

Pass 12 Jun 2010 49,692 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 36,292 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

damage to o/s sill

engine management light on

Pass 27 Feb 2008 27,315 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight lip and corrosion on both front brake discs

Pass 2 Mar 2007 15,793 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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WJ04 ECC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 WJ04 ECC, 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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WJ04 ECC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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