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DG04 PRX

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

78,268 mi
Last recorded78,268 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 PRX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 24 Feb 2025 78,268 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction tape on window (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill in two places (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Outer Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail (6.1.7 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear service brake readings - n/s 110, o/s 160

Pass 23 Feb 2024 73,305 miles

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 19 Feb 2024 73,299 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced central inner and some outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking and braking performance affected (1.1.16 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor near inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear parking brake effort low - shoes contaminated??

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

Offside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2023 69,358 miles

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

Nearside Rear service brake effort low

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 69,358 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear service brake effort low

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2022 64,494 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2022 64,494 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge where tyre is bald, cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 59,543 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 19 Feb 2021 59,543 miles

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

Front Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Front Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2020 51,813 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 46,711 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2018 44,577 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2018 44,577 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 41,491 miles

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

Front tyres worn on inner edges-getting close to legal limit

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Rear shock absorber dust covers deteriorated

Pass 6 Nov 2015 39,365 miles

some corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

the n/s/r shocbsorber dust cover is deteriorated

Fail 6 Nov 2015 39,364 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/f indicator starting to fade

some corrosion to both rear suspension coil springs

the n/s/r shocbsorber dust cover is deteriorated

the o/s/wiper is split but does clear the screen

Pass 8 Aug 2014 35,367 miles

o/s/f & n/s/f lower arm rear bushes slightly deteriorated

rear shocker dust covers deteriorated

slight g/box oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 32,940 miles

slight deterioration on both front lower suspension arm rear bushes

Pass 14 Sep 2012 29,235 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 26,520 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 23,896 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 21,105 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 18,236 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2007 15,550 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 14,714 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 PRX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 DG04 PRX, 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 PRX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 March 2004.

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