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WO04 UML

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,524 mi
Last recorded108,524 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 UML
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 23 Aug 2022 108,524 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (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))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2021 101,655 miles

Front exhaust flexi deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre stepped on inner edge

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 93,203 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 15 Aug 2019 83,611 miles

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

Front exhaust flexi joint deteriorated

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Back Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 72,207 miles

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 18 Aug 2018 72,175 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2017 66,474 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2017 66,474 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Jul 2016 56,483 miles

Clutch bite high

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

Rear Both tyres nearly bold - inner edges

Fail 2 Jul 2016 56,201 miles

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

Clutch bite high

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

Oil service

Rear Both tyres nearly bold - inner edges

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Both ()

Rear Wiper not clearing

Pass 7 Jul 2015 43,725 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2014 36,551 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2014 36,551 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 26,154 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 24,507 miles

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

nearside rear tyre deteriorated / cracked

Pass 31 Oct 2011 20,712 miles

Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 16,607 miles

note; vehicle was presented for MOT with flat nearside front tyre....ADVISE to have tyre checked inside for any damage as slight shoulder deterioration....185/55/14..

Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,276 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 9,421 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Oct 2007 7,324 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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WO04 UML is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WO04 UML, 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 WO04 UML registered?

WO04 UML is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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