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EG04 VPL

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2014
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

88,214 mi
Last recorded88,214 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG04 VPL
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2013 88,214 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 77,421 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 65,500 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,208 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 37,611 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 22,286 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 15,951 miles

Of/s/rear tyre has several minor (small) cuts. Advice customer to keep eye on the reported tyre.

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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EG04 VPL is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 EG04 VPL, 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

How do I check the history of EG04 VPL?

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What year was EG04 VPL registered?

EG04 VPL is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 13 August 2004.

Is EG04 VPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for EG04 VPL shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EG04 VPL have outstanding finance?

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