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WL04 SWW

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,218 mi
Last recorded98,218 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 SWW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2022 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 98,218 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

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

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened axle (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2021 95,057 miles

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Fail 17 Feb 2021 95,057 miles

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside door mirror glass missing

Pass 18 Feb 2020 91,704 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

one segment of high level brake light inop

Fail 18 Feb 2020 91,703 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases intermediate pipe holed (6.1.2 (a))

Front tyres wearing inner edges

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

one segment of high level brake light inop

Pass 11 Feb 2019 86,353 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 82,133 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2017 75,813 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2016 69,278 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 63,239 miles

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Fail 11 Feb 2015 63,239 miles

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

offside rear tyre deteriorated

Pass 18 Feb 2014 57,134 miles

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2014 57,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

rear silencer rusty

Fail 13 Feb 2013 50,902 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 50,902 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 45,984 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 41,658 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2011 41,658 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 37,546 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 31,641 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 20,735 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2007 12,367 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 12,318 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

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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WL04 SWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WL04 SWW, 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 WL04 SWW registered?

WL04 SWW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 7 August 2004.

Is WL04 SWW safe to buy?

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