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WU54 OYC

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

102,346 mi
Last recorded102,346 miles
Recorded on2 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 OYC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 May 2025 102,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2024 94,565 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 94,565 miles

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 May 2022 91,545 miles
Pass 29 May 2021 86,023 miles

Brake lever pivots slightly worn (1.1.1 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2020 68,932 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 65,003 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 64,727 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished & wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished & wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 64,727 miles

Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both (2.4.G.2)

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished & wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm & perished & wearing out of shape (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak minor ()

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 52,503 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2016 44,586 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 42,522 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Fail 18 Feb 2015 42,522 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f tyre worn on edge

Pass 5 Apr 2014 40,226 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes noisey when applied

Fail 4 Apr 2014 40,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear brakes noisey when applied

Pass 9 Mar 2013 37,570 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2013 37,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s stop light repaired

Pass 26 Apr 2012 35,030 miles

Minor cuts to both front tyres and n/s/r tyre.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside driveshaft badly corroded.

Rear child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of rear seat belts.

Pass 9 Mar 2011 32,508 miles

minor cuts in both front tyre sidewalls

slight exhaust blow around manifold area

Pass 5 Mar 2010 29,646 miles

front number plate tarnished.

Fail 5 Mar 2010 29,646 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise tracking checked.

front number plate tarnished.

front tyres low pressure.

rear tyres excessively perished.

slight leaks on exhaust.

Pass 23 Aug 2008 24,753 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2007 19,476 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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WU54 OYC 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 73.9%.

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 WU54 OYC, 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 WU54 OYC registered?

WU54 OYC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 September 2004.

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