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EF04 XAV

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2011
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

28,289 mi
Last recorded28,289 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2010
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEF04 XAV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2010 28,289 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Front brake discs pitted

Front number plate loose

Nearside front wheel rim damaged.

Fail 12 Jul 2010 28,281 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Cut in nearside rear tyre outer sidewall

Front brake discs pitted

Front number plate loose

Nearside front wheel rim damaged.

Fail 30 May 2009 23,718 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 May 2009 23,718 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 17,897 miles

advise crack in front windscreen

advise exhaust rear box corroding

advise wear to front brake discs

Fail 21 Jun 2008 17,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

advise crack in front windscreen

advise exhaust rear box corroding

advise wear to front brake discs

Pass 21 Jun 2007 13,811 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 13,810 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)

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 XAV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 EF04 XAV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EF04 XAV registered?

EF04 XAV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is EF04 XAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EF04 XAV shows 8 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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