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WK54 UWW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

103,950 mi
Last recorded103,950 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWK54 UWW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 103,950 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2021 103,950 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2020 100,684 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Upper Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 96,535 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Jul 2019 96,535 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Coolant leak egr valve off ()

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 83,328 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both. also N/s/r has a small cut to cords. also N/s/f cracking on inner sidewall. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jun 2017 78,364 miles

EM light on

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge, also has splits in the tread. inner side wall damaged.

Fail 12 Jun 2017 78,364 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (8.2.3)

EM light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear tyre inner edge, also has splits in the tread. inner side wall damaged.

Offside Front side light delay coming on.

Pass 7 Jun 2016 74,526 miles

EM light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185x65x14 also badly split on the inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread split

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 7 Jun 2016 74,525 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

EM light on

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 185x65x14 also badly split on the inner side wall (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear tyre tread split

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 68,570 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 2 Jun 2015 68,570 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 4 Dec 2013 60,160 miles

Both rear tyres worn on the inner edge

Em light stays on

Oil leak

Fail 23 Oct 2013 59,439 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

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

EM light stays on

Oil leak

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 29 Oct 2012 53,753 miles

EM light stays on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 29 Oct 2012 53,753 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

EM light stays on

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2011 48,093 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Steering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control (2.1.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2011 48,093 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Sep 2010 44,457 miles

EM light stays on

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

Fail 7 Sep 2009 40,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

em light on

Pass 7 Sep 2009 40,749 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

em light on

Fail 12 Sep 2008 36,587 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 36,587 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 24,802 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 24,802 miles

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

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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WK54 UWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 WK54 UWW, 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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WK54 UWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 September 2004.

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