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DU04 RSZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

76,314 mi
Last recorded76,314 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 RSZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2016 76,314 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 76,309 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 73,190 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 11 Mar 2014 67,296 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber cover are insecure

Fail 11 Mar 2014 67,296 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside and offside rear shock absorber cover are insecure

Fail 9 Mar 2013 60,650 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 60,650 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2012 53,899 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2011 48,086 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2011 48,086 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2010 42,765 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2010 42,765 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 37,038 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 31,037 miles

nearside front tyre holds outer shoulder wear + cut in tread

Pass 9 Mar 2007 24,910 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 RSZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DU04 RSZ, 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 RSZ registered?

DU04 RSZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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