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WV04 PNK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

69,928 mi
Last recorded69,928 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 PNK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 69,928 miles

Brake pipe slightly damaged main front to rear kinked due to damage (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox? (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 62,168 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2017 62,168 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 61,555 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Side wall split at tread surface round 50% of circumferance (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Split round full circumference of tyre (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 13 Aug 2016 58,375 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2016 58,375 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 55,276 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2014 52,048 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2013 48,322 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 48,322 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 46,653 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 43,979 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

driver seat tilt lever broken

Pass 10 Mar 2010 41,191 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 38,650 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 38,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,377 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

n/s headlight

Pass 2 Mar 2007 29,410 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 PNK 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 WV04 PNK, 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 WV04 PNK registered?

WV04 PNK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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