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DX04 KGA

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

65,638 mi
Last recorded65,638 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 KGA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2019 65,638 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 1 Oct 2019 65,637 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area,within 30 cm of axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Sep 2018 61,948 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2017 55,567 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 54,110 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Fail 7 Nov 2016 54,110 miles

Central Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner tread (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front tyre inner edge worn

Pass 24 Aug 2015 47,481 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 36,572 miles
Pass 13 May 2013 33,025 miles

offside front tyre inner edge worn

offside rear shock absorber shroud/bump stop deteriorated/detached

Pass 16 May 2012 29,359 miles
Pass 19 May 2011 26,383 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 23,715 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 May 2009 19,978 miles

tyres perished.not considered to be excessive

Pass 16 May 2008 15,705 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

cut in nearside front tyre outer wall less than 25mm but strongly recommend replacement A.S.A.P

Pass 23 May 2007 12,391 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 KGA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red 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 DX04 KGA, 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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DX04 KGA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 June 2004.

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