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EF04 XAT

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

93,529 mi
Last recorded93,529 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XAT
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2025 93,529 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2024 93,270 miles

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))

Pass 13 Dec 2023 92,798 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2022 92,642 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2021 94,206 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 90,484 miles
Pass 18 May 2019 84,752 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 78,309 miles

both rear shock absorber shrouds are insecure

both rear tyres are feathering on the inner edge

Pass 24 May 2017 70,924 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 64,404 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

exhaust deteriorating

nearside rear shock absorber shroud deteriorating

Pass 22 May 2015 55,625 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle and rear corroded

Pass 29 May 2014 51,955 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 49,055 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2012 45,920 miles

REAR SILENCER PIPE VERY RUSTY

Pass 21 Jun 2011 43,042 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 39,936 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2009 35,993 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 35,993 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 31,977 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 24,502 miles

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.

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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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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EF04 XAT is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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