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WU54 OYO

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

40,236 mi
Last recorded40,236 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 OYO
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2017 40,236 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2017 40,236 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Nov 2016 34,883 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 23,764 miles

some corrosion/pitting front brake discs - gearbox oil leak (selector seal)

Fail 26 Nov 2014 19,875 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

some corrosion/pitting both front brake discs = both rear suspension bump stops perished = gearbox oil leak selector = n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm

Pass 26 Nov 2014 19,875 miles

some corrosion/pitting both front brake discs = both rear suspension bump stops perished = gearbox oil leak selector = n/s/r tyre coming close aprx 3mm

Pass 18 Nov 2013 17,361 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 15,168 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on iner and outer sidewalls

Pass 3 Dec 2012 15,168 miles

nearside rear tyre perished and cracked on iner and outer sidewalls

Pass 1 Sep 2011 7,907 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 5,431 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2010 5,431 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,911 miles

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

Fail 18 Dec 2008 29,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 29,467 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 28,730 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2007 28,725 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 OYO is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 WU54 OYO, 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 WU54 OYO registered?

WU54 OYO is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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The MOT history for WU54 OYO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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