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AD04 MHL

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

24,132 mi
Last recorded24,132 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD04 MHL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2025 24,132 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2025 24,132 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn osf lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2024 23,669 miles

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

Fail 10 Oct 2024 23,669 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2023 23,238 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 22,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened badly corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 21,969 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 21,752 miles

Offside Front cracking on inner wall

Fail 2 Nov 2020 21,752 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front cracking on inner wall

Pass 28 Mar 2019 21,119 miles

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

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

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

Fail 19 Mar 2019 21,117 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 20,928 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 20,733 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 28 Apr 2016 20,445 miles

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

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

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 8 May 2015 19,747 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 18,846 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 18,843 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 10 May 2013 17,684 miles

offside wiper blade split end

Pass 15 May 2012 16,681 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 16,681 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2011 16,089 miles

front tyres cracking on tread area

Pass 14 Jun 2010 15,045 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 14,166 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 12,145 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 12,145 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 May 2007 10,767 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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AD04 MHL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 AD04 MHL, 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 AD04 MHL registered?

AD04 MHL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 June 2004.

Is AD04 MHL safe to buy?

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