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AE54 XOW

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

54,481 mi
Last recorded54,481 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE54 XOW
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 54,481 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 54,478 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2020 47,844 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 44,823 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2019 44,823 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 41,976 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 38,067 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2016 35,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 35,620 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 39,906 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2015 39,906 miles

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

both front tyres cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2014 31,311 miles

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

both front tyres starting to perish

front brake discs corroding on faces

Pass 21 Jan 2013 30,291 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs corroding on inner faces

Pass 16 Jan 2012 29,141 miles

both front brake discs corrode on inner faces, but still work ok

Fail 16 Jan 2012 29,140 miles

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

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

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

both front brake discs corrode on inner faces, but still work ok

Pass 17 Jan 2011 28,134 miles

both rear tyres starting to perish between tread blocks

Fail 17 Jan 2011 28,134 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

both rear tyres starting to perish between tread blocks

Pass 14 Jan 2010 27,002 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 23,547 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 20,923 miles

front brake discs corroded /inner

tyres slightly perished/cracking

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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AE54 XOW is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 AE54 XOW, 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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AE54 XOW is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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