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DY04 AHX

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

83,588 mi
Last recorded83,588 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 AHX
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 83,588 miles

ENGINE LIGHT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 27 Feb 2018 83,520 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

ENGINE LIGHT

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Mar 2016 67,486 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Fail 29 Feb 2016 67,486 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2015 58,950 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2013 50,208 miles

both rear shock absorber covers are broken.

Pass 4 Jan 2013 42,572 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 42,358 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Inside faces of BOTH front brake discs heavily corroded!

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

Pass 6 Jan 2012 39,573 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 36,761 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2010 31,771 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 27,949 miles

both front inner disc faces, showing signs of corrosion on outer edges.

Fail 11 Jan 2008 22,425 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs showing signs of pitting and corrosion around outer edges.

Pass 11 Jan 2008 22,425 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of pitting and corrosion around outer edges.

Fail 3 Jan 2008 22,152 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake discs showing signs of pitting and corrosion around outer edges.

Pass 9 Jan 2007 16,517 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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DY04 AHX is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 DY04 AHX, 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 DY04 AHX registered?

DY04 AHX is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is DY04 AHX safe to buy?

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