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WV04 GKJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

48,066 mi
Last recorded48,066 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 GKJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 48,066 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 47,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to limit on edge,replacement recommended (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear tyre perished

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

Pass 22 Oct 2016 43,729 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2016 43,723 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 Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 39,068 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2014 34,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2013 29,572 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 25,959 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 25,959 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

damage to o/s sill area

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 28 May 2011 23,890 miles

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

high level brake light not working

inner edge of o/s front brake disc corroded

Pass 21 May 2010 21,198 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 17,776 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 17,771 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2008 15,636 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 12,566 miles

front brake disc corroded

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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WV04 GKJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WV04 GKJ, 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 WV04 GKJ registered?

WV04 GKJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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