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DX04 KFL

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

99,013 mi
Last recorded99,013 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KFL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 99,013 miles

Both rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 99,007 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Both rear coil springs are corroded

The centre exhaust is excessively corroded and leaking

Fail 14 Apr 2020 96,085 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Centre exhaust silencer corroded and leaking

Engine oil/power fluid steering leak present

Nearside headlight dipped beam set at lowest point

nearside and offside rear coil springs corroded

Pass 10 Apr 2019 90,513 miles

The front brake imbalance is at 30%

The nearside front tyre tread is close to the legal limit

The rear brake load valve is partially seixed

The rear coil springs are corroded

Fail 10 Apr 2019 90,513 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

The front brake imbalance is at 30%

The nearside front tyre tread is close to the legal limit

The rear brake load valve is partially seixed

The rear coil springs are corroded

Pass 11 Apr 2018 84,027 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front suspension arms rear vertical bushes starting to debond

Fail 11 Apr 2018 84,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage bumper edge (6.1.C.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

both front suspension arms rear vertical bushes starting to debond

Pass 20 Apr 2017 81,955 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear exhaust box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 78,740 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 76,581 miles

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 14 Apr 2014 74,616 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 70,066 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2013 70,060 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 62,459 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2011 58,604 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 55,190 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and nail in tread

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 9 Mar 2010 55,190 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

front brake discs slightly corroded and worn

o/s/r tyre tread 3mm and nail in tread

slight front brake inbalance

Fail 5 Mar 2009 51,699 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 51,699 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 15,826 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 17,707 miles

nail in nearside front tyre

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 KFL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 DX04 KFL, 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 DX04 KFL registered?

DX04 KFL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 22 March 2004.

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