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DY04 XET

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

100,799 mi
Last recorded100,799 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 XET
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2023 100,799 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2023 100,799 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2021 86,679 miles

Exhaust flexi-section deteriorated

Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2020 82,880 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2019 79,376 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 30 Nov 2019 79,374 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 75,749 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2017 71,710 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 69,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit and has a crack down tread pattern (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake sticking

Pass 4 Nov 2015 59,219 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Fail 2 Nov 2015 59,195 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear tyre cracking in tread

Pass 29 Sep 2014 39,146 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 30,494 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2012 26,777 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2012 26,777 miles

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

n/s/f seat tilt handle missing service indicator flashing

Pass 25 Jan 2011 19,600 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2010 15,249 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 7,514 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 5,739 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 4,142 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2007 4,142 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 XET is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DY04 XET, 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 XET registered?

DY04 XET is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 25 March 2004.

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