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EA04 HSG

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

60,009 mi
Last recorded60,009 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 HSG
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2014 60,009 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

N/S front tyre perished

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 1 Feb 2013 52,079 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both rear tyres are wearing out of shape and wearing close to legaL limit

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and tread is wearing low on edges

offside front tyre is starting to wear low slightly

Pass 1 Feb 2013 52,079 miles

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

both rear tyres are wearing out of shape and wearing close to legaL limit

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer sidewall and tread is wearing low on edges

offside front tyre is starting to wear low slightly

Pass 17 Jan 2012 44,110 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 42,804 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 42,804 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2010 39,040 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 39,040 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 29,183 miles

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 21 Jan 2008 23,595 miles

front number plate damadged

front panel repair poor

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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EA04 HSG is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EA04 HSG, 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 EA04 HSG registered?

EA04 HSG is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is EA04 HSG safe to buy?

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