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DX04 MWJ

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

126,584 mi
Last recorded126,584 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 MWJ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 126,584 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2023 126,583 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Hazard warning lamps inoperative side repeater (4.4.1 (e))

Offside Rear Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2022 121,173 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 119,733 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2019 118,610 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 117,589 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 8 Aug 2017 116,200 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 110,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 110,162 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Aug 2015 99,556 miles

small stone chip in windscreen

Fail 24 Jul 2014 80,998 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 80,998 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 69,091 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 52,161 miles

neaside rear tyre perished

Fail 12 Mar 2012 52,161 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

neaside rear tyre perished

Fail 14 Mar 2011 41,582 miles

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

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

front discs worn

Pass 14 Mar 2011 41,582 miles

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

front discs worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 33,109 miles

n/s/r shock absorber dust cover dropped down

Pass 10 Mar 2009 23,917 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 23,917 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)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 21,809 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 14,693 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 MWJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 MWJ, 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 MWJ registered?

DX04 MWJ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is DX04 MWJ safe to buy?

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