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DV04 EEM

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2020
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

83,284 mi
Last recorded83,284 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV04 EEM
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 83,284 miles

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

Fail 7 Jan 2019 83,223 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and front pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction sun visor (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2018 74,624 miles

Lamba reading erratic during emission test

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2017 64,604 miles

Driver's door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6 mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 May 2016 56,247 miles

balljoint dust covers deteriorating

nearside front tyre badly cut sidewall

nearside mirror glass missing, mirror body damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front tyre badly worn

Fail 9 May 2016 56,223 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

balljoint dust covers deteriorating

nearside front tyre badly cut sidewall

nearside mirror glass missing, mirror body damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

offside front tyre badly worn

Pass 2 May 2015 44,813 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 36,707 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 32,530 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 28,623 miles

Front brake discs corrosion visible on inner area.

Front brake pads wear visible.

N/s front tyre cracking visible inner sidewall to tread.

N/s rear service brake lower performance than o/s.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 23,266 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 18,668 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2007 13,705 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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DV04 EEM is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 DV04 EEM, 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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DV04 EEM is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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