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DX04 MXV

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

95,290 mi
Last recorded95,290 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX04 MXV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Nov 2025 95,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) contaminated (1.1.13 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose excessively corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose leaking at steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear axle corroded but not met fail criteria

Pass 18 Sep 2024 89,943 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Sep 2024 89,943 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outline marker lamp not working side light inop (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre on the limit £2,500 fine and 3 points (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 80,261 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 Sep 2023 80,261 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases c/box pipe gas leak (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bottom bush cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Sep 2022 74,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2021 71,361 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2021 71,339 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi Cat (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,375 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 67,563 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 67,203 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Dec 2017 66,985 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside + offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2016 62,508 miles

Bonnet release handle stiff

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front subframe and rear axle corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2015 52,050 miles

Bonnet catch stiff

Exhaust front flexible deteriorated

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint gaiter deteriorated also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint gaiter deteriorated also (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Dec 2015 52,050 miles

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

Bonnet catch stiff

Exhaust front flexible deteriorated

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint gaiter deteriorated also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Ball joint gaiter deteriorated also (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and cracking in centre of tread (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 48,889 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

bonnet release stiff

centre + rear exhaust system corroded

offside rear tyre cracking down tread

Pass 20 Dec 2013 47,320 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Slight play in offside steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust system corroded + deteriorated

offside rear tyre cracking along tread + worn inner edge

Pass 22 Dec 2012 43,474 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 19 Dec 2011 40,905 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2011 40,905 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 39,470 miles

Both n/s/r & o/s/r tyre threads are showing signs of cracking

Fail 16 Dec 2010 39,470 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2) DANGEROUS

Both n/s/r & o/s/r tyre threads are showing signs of cracking

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,361 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 34,452 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 28,661 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,436 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 MXV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 MXV, 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 MXV registered?

DX04 MXV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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