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DX04 MWK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

92,472 mi
Last recorded92,472 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 MWK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2019 92,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 23 Jun 2018 81,784 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 75,288 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,058 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 59,401 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to nsf tyre on outer side wall ...however does not expose ply or cord..

Fail 6 May 2015 59,401 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight damage to nsf tyre on outer side wall ...however does not expose ply or cord..

Pass 8 May 2014 55,306 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 48,187 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 41,400 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 37,298 miles

N/S/F Tyre badly perished

Fail 3 May 2011 37,298 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre badly perished

Pass 11 May 2010 32,420 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 27,614 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 May 2008 23,570 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 23,570 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,424 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 MWK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 MWK, 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 MWK registered?

DX04 MWK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 June 2004.

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