MOT Status
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93,529 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear axle corroded
Central Front Lower gearbox mount slight play
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose centre clamp (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox (6.1.2 (a))
both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure
both rear tyres are feathering on the inner edge
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
condensation in nearside headlamp
exhaust deteriorating
offside rear shock absorber shroud insecure & nearside rear deteriorating
oil residue sump area
Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
exhaust deteriorating
nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorating
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
exhaust middle and rear corroded
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
exhaust corroded slight leak from rear box to middal
REAR SILENCER PIPE VERY RUSTY
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Coolant leak
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Seat Arosa?
Based on 269,006 MOT tests across 18,002 vehicles.
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EF04 XAT is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.
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 EF04 XAT, 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 EF04 XAT registered?
EF04 XAT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2004.
Is EF04 XAT safe to buy?
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