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EX04 MKD

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

120,141 mi
Last recorded120,141 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX04 MKD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2017 120,141 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Front both wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Fail 25 Nov 2017 120,140 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

Front Oil leak gear box area ()

Front both wipers deteriorated

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Rear both tyres perished

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 113,560 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot does not open

Fail 22 Nov 2016 113,560 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

boot does not open

Pass 26 Nov 2015 98,276 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Nov 2015 98,274 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 76,808 miles

ADDED 2 lts OF ENGINE OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

BOTH HEAD LAMPS ARE BADLY GLAZED

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 24 Nov 2014 76,752 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

ADDED 2 lts OF ENGINE OIL TO CARRY OUT EMISSIONS TEST

BOTH HEAD LAMPS ARE BADLY GLAZED

BOTH REAR BUMP STOPS ARE BREAKING UP

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 59,650 miles

both rear tyres perishing

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

wheel caps fitted wheel nuts not checked

Pass 27 Nov 2012 48,170 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front brake have slight uneven applcation and release inspection advised

offside rear tyre cracking due to being 9 years old replacement advised

Pass 28 Nov 2011 40,932 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2011 40,932 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 6 Apr 2011 37,917 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

engine management light on dashboard

n/s headlamp extends over bumper

some damage to o/s side rear view mirror backing

Pass 6 Apr 2011 37,917 miles

engine management light on dashboard

n/s headlamp extends over bumper

some damage to o/s side rear view mirror backing

Pass 29 Mar 2010 33,610 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 33,610 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 28,662 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 28,662 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 20,832 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

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

Windscreen has light scratches

Pass 10 Apr 2007 13,130 miles

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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EX04 MKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EX04 MKD, 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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EX04 MKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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