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WJ04 VRR

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

97,370 mi
Last recorded97,370 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ04 VRR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2021 97,370 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2021 97,369 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both sides lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both sides lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 9 Jul 2020 95,853 miles

front and rear suspension rusty

front wishbone bushes worn

slight exhaust leak

Fail 8 Jul 2020 95,853 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

front and rear suspension rusty

front wishbone bushes worn

slight exhaust leak

Pass 4 Jul 2019 93,844 miles

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rusty

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres heavily perished

surface rust on rear axle

Fail 3 Jul 2019 93,837 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened heavily corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

both front lower suspension arms rusty

nail in o/s/r tyre

rear tyres heavily perished

surface rust on rear axle

Pass 30 Jun 2018 91,483 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust pipe into rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 89,104 miles

rear exhaust box rusty

Pass 25 Jun 2016 85,943 miles

EML On

Pass 20 Jun 2015 82,131 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 77,282 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 77,282 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front exhaust bracket broken

mil on

Pass 1 Jul 2013 73,221 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 66,581 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2013 66,531 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 55,957 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 49,673 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2010 49,673 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2010 40,541 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 29,752 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 23,226 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 19,209 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 VRR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 VRR, 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 VRR registered?

WJ04 VRR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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