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WM53 HRG

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

113,710 mi
Last recorded113,710 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM53 HRG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2016 113,710 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 108,310 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2015 108,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement pad bent part missing (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 101,680 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 93,275 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 84,238 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 76,425 miles

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

rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape

Fail 23 Nov 2011 76,425 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear tyres perished and wearing out of shape

Pass 26 Oct 2010 69,711 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2009 62,422 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

O/s Front headlight Adjuster Damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

front Grille Damaged

Pass 20 Nov 2009 62,422 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

O/s Front headlight Adjuster Damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front Grille Damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2008 50,755 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 40,583 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,164 miles

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

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

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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WM53 HRG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WM53 HRG, 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 WM53 HRG registered?

WM53 HRG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 February 2004.

Is WM53 HRG safe to buy?

The MOT history for WM53 HRG shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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