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DX04 KCA

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

71,883 mi
Last recorded71,883 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KCA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2014 71,883 miles

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

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

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre starting to split

Fail 23 Sep 2014 71,883 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

offside and nearside front wishbone bushes deteriorated

offside rear tyre starting to split

Pass 13 Sep 2013 66,722 miles

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

front exhaust mount broken [still secure]

n/s/r tyre worn out of shape uneven

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Sep 2012 60,962 miles

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

exhaust back box tail pipe corroded

n/s/r tyre worn uneven

o/s/r tyre worn uneven

Pass 23 Feb 2012 56,885 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit slightly cracked (2.5.C.1d)

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 48,907 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 40,015 miles

Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 32,252 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 25,974 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

road tyres starting to perish

Pass 6 Mar 2007 19,683 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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DX04 KCA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 DX04 KCA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DX04 KCA?

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What year was DX04 KCA registered?

DX04 KCA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 8 March 2004.

Is DX04 KCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for DX04 KCA shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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