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WU04 XBD

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2020
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

56,875 mi
Last recorded56,875 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU04 XBD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2019 56,875 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2019 56,875 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 56,227 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2017 54,940 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2017 54,940 miles

Electronic power steering warning lamp indicates a failure in the system (2.3.8)

Stop lamp not working both (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Oct 2016 52,663 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 52,663 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 28 Oct 2015 50,140 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 50,140 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,708 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn edges,cracking,deteriorated

offside door mirror glass cracked,deteriorated but meets requirements

Fail 22 Aug 2014 41,708 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn edges,cracking,deteriorated

offside door mirror glass cracked,deteriorated but meets requirements

Fail 6 Aug 2014 41,706 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear tyres cracking/wearing on edges

Pass 2 Nov 2013 35,607 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 28,047 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 27,998 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 21,093 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Nov 2010 17,242 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 16,498 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 16,498 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 14,360 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 11,369 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2008 8,056 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 4,958 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 XBD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 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 WU04 XBD, 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

How do I check the history of WU04 XBD?

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What year was WU04 XBD registered?

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

Is WU04 XBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for WU04 XBD shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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