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DG04 PNF

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

63,775 mi
Last recorded63,775 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 PNF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2019 63,775 miles

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

Front Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing BOTH SIDES (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Jan 2017 62,853 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 62,853 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Jan 2016 56,956 miles

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust coroding

Fail 30 Jan 2016 56,956 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 185/55 r14 80h (4.1.D.1a)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust coroding

Pass 20 Feb 2015 51,944 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2015 51,944 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 47,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 25 Feb 2013 42,476 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Feb 2013 42,476 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jul 2011 34,622 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 30,296 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 23,663 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 16,875 miles

both front tyres slightly damaged on outer sidewalls

Pass 4 May 2007 12,407 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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DG04 PNF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 DG04 PNF, 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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DG04 PNF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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