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WV54 WZE

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

84,106 mi
Last recorded84,106 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV54 WZE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 84,106 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 77,256 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Fail 26 Oct 2023 77,254 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Pass 20 Oct 2022 66,045 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished

Fail 19 Oct 2022 66,044 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Outer cv gaiter perished

Pass 26 Oct 2021 57,972 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 51,720 miles

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 29 Oct 2020 51,720 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 8 Nov 2019 47,465 miles

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Nov 2019 47,464 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 40,241 miles

Offside Outer cv gaiter poor condition

Pass 6 Nov 2017 32,408 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 28,002 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 27,997 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 26,289 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 24,413 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 22,636 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 9 Oct 2012 20,861 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 9 Oct 2012 20,861 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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 19,021 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 19,021 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 15,845 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 13,137 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 10,369 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2008 10,369 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Oct 2007 7,246 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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WV54 WZE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WV54 WZE, 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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WV54 WZE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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