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DG04 ZMU

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Mar 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,641 mi
Last recorded36,641 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG04 ZMU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 19 Mar 2026 36,641 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2025 36,033 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2024 35,315 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 34,478 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2022 33,457 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 32,451 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 31,731 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2019 30,900 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 30,006 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 29,285 miles

Rear both mich tyres cracking and splitting due to age,dot is 4308

Pass 8 Mar 2016 28,180 miles

Rear TYRES are cracking due to age of tyre, dot is 4303.

Pass 5 Mar 2015 27,152 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 26,173 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 24,092 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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 6 Mar 2012 21,995 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 20,028 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 17,841 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 15,653 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 13,469 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 11,013 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 ZMU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZMU, 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 DG04 ZMU registered?

DG04 ZMU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 March 2004.

Is DG04 ZMU safe to buy?

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