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WV04 GKZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

138,241 mi
Last recorded138,241 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 GKZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2021 138,241 miles

Emmissions near max. limit [lambda]

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non standard rear exhaust

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly loose / strap needed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp needs relocating

Fail 15 Sep 2021 138,241 miles

Emmissions near max. limit [lambda]

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Non standard rear exhaust

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly loose / strap needed (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust clamp needs relocating

Pass 30 Sep 2020 129,089 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases sounds like + centre silencer pressed against heat shield/ body (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output foggy (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 116,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer cv boot has grease residue on boot but no evident splits

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Fail 4 Apr 2019 116,932 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front outer cv boot has grease residue on boot but no evident splits

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 10 Apr 2018 110,399 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Fail 7 Apr 2018 110,399 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner edge showing uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Apr 2017 100,926 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 100,910 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 93,064 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 85,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 85,472 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2014 77,793 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 5 Mar 2014 77,791 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2013 69,185 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2013 69,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 59,917 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 51,869 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 43,393 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 35,383 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2008 26,423 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 18,536 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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WV04 GKZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 WV04 GKZ, 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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WV04 GKZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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