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YR04 WLW

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

58,122 mi
Last recorded58,122 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR04 WLW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2016 58,122 miles

nail in n/s front

Fail 28 Jan 2016 58,122 miles

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nail in n/s front

Fail 13 Jan 2016 57,901 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2015 52,804 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Jan 2015 52,804 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 49,552 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2013 43,773 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 37,982 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2011 32,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 28,265 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 24,546 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2009 24,546 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2008 18,792 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 14,138 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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YR04 WLW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YR04 WLW, 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 YR04 WLW registered?

YR04 WLW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 April 2004.

Is YR04 WLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR04 WLW shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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