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WU04 XAL

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

131,984 mi
Last recorded131,984 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XAL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 131,984 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

drivers seat worn but not insecure

Pass 10 Mar 2020 128,708 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT BOTH EDGES 185/55R14 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2019 122,178 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2018 109,757 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2018 109,757 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 97,983 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2016 83,154 miles

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

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

both front tyres wearing on the edges

Pass 5 Mar 2015 67,061 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 51,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fail 10 Mar 2014 51,130 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

both fgront tyres worn heavily on the edges.

nearside rear tyre worn unevenly.

Pass 6 Mar 2013 35,437 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 12 Mar 2012 20,514 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nick in the side wall not in excess of the requirements and not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

Pass 8 Mar 2011 9,770 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 3,992 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 3,709 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 2,897 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 2,472 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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WU04 XAL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 WU04 XAL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WU04 XAL registered?

WU04 XAL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is WU04 XAL safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 XAL shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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