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WU54 VRF

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

56,675 mi
Last recorded56,675 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWU54 VRF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2024 56,675 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated PERISHING (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

REAR SILENCER RUSTY AND WEAK

Pass 16 Mar 2023 52,466 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear rear silencer rusty and getting weak

Fail 24 Feb 2023 52,435 miles

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm (rear) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear tyres over 10 years old

both rear tyres perishing/cracking

Pass 29 Jan 2022 48,315 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

signs of slight oil leak

slight exhaust leak centre to rear

underside slight corrosion

Pass 23 Nov 2020 47,798 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2019 46,042 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 43,831 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 41,870 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both perishing (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 39,690 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 37,292 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2014 34,523 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 32,381 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 29,610 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 26,293 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Nov 2011 26,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside front,offside rear,nearside rear tyres slightly perished in tread.

Pass 8 Nov 2010 22,414 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Nov 2009 18,838 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 15,671 miles

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Nov 2007 12,134 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 VRF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 VRF, 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 VRF registered?

WU54 VRF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 November 2004.

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