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DU04 RRZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

76,688 mi
Last recorded76,688 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 RRZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 76,688 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jun 2019 76,678 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust blow (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalyst and back box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 69,907 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2017 61,938 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2016 51,373 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

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

advice front exhaust flexi joint is damaged slightly but not blowing

Pass 24 Mar 2015 45,994 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 43,416 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 28 Mar 2013 39,830 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 37,736 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2011 33,480 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 27,596 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 27,594 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s front wheel bearing has slight play

Pass 27 Mar 2009 22,204 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 15,731 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 13,690 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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DU04 RRZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 DU04 RRZ, 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 DU04 RRZ registered?

DU04 RRZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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