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WJ04 ESN

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

101,185 mi
Last recorded101,185 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 ESN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2016 101,185 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 101,179 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 96,695 miles

damage to nearside sill & floor flange.

engine management light-on.

front & rear tyres different sizes.

rear wiper blade split.

several brake pipes corroding.

Fail 12 Mar 2015 96,695 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to nearside sill & floor flange.

engine management light-on.

front & rear tyres different sizes.

rear wiper blade split.

several brake pipes corroding.

Pass 11 Mar 2014 91,643 miles

damage to nearside sill & floor flange.

engine management light-on.

front & rear tyres different sizes.

several brake pipes corroding.

Fail 5 Mar 2014 91,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

damage to nearside sill & floor flange.

engine management light-on.

front & rear tyres different sizes.

gear change very stiff.

several brake pipes corroding.

Pass 11 Mar 2013 87,739 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 81,325 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 77,192 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 73,870 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2009 67,896 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 57,235 miles

front discs on inner edges poor condition and corroding

Pass 19 Feb 2007 44,276 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 ESN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ESN, 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 WJ04 ESN registered?

WJ04 ESN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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