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WJ04 ECV

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Dec 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

17,741 mi
Last recorded17,741 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ECV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2025 17,741 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 17 Dec 2024 17,221 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2023 16,915 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2023 16,586 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2022 15,781 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 15,197 miles

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

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2020 14,481 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 13,693 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 12,404 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2017 10,596 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 9,452 miles

both front tyres starting to split

o/s/r tyre starting to split

Pass 22 Dec 2015 7,800 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 5,282 miles

near side door/rear 1/4 panel damaged

near side lower sill panel damaged

oil leak from engine filter/sump plug

oil leak from gearbox selector

Pass 26 Feb 2014 5,266 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 5,207 miles

Condensation in n/s headlight

Pass 22 Mar 2012 4,807 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2011 4,317 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 4,317 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 3,983 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 3,549 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 3,534 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 2,856 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 2,856 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 8 Mar 2007 2,170 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 ECV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WJ04 ECV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of WJ04 ECV?

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What year was WJ04 ECV registered?

WJ04 ECV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is WJ04 ECV safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ04 ECV shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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