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FE04 SXZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2023
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

74,106 mi
Last recorded74,106 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE04 SXZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Fail 7 Mar 2023 74,106 miles

Emissions unable to be completed Engine running too rough (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi failed (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Electrical wiring likely to touch hot or rotating parts Cable rubbing on driveshaft (4.11 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Internal handle broken at one end (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Catalytic convertor holed and leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge <3mm tread remaining and worn badly on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Mounting bush worn and has moderate play (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some pipes slightly corroded at compensator (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights 2 to 0 ()

Pass 28 Feb 2022 67,190 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2021 57,073 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 56,274 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm also wearing inner edge badly but no ply or cords found (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear tyre cracking up in treads but no ply or cords found

front brake discs slightly corroded on discs faces

Pass 14 Jan 2019 52,698 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2019 52,698 miles

Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall of tyre damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 48,252 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 48,251 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Fail 9 Jan 2018 48,156 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush wishbone (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front exhaust bracket fractured but still supported

Pass 18 Jan 2017 43,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Jan 2017 43,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Jan 2016 41,356 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front wiper blades deterioated

Pass 9 Jan 2015 39,519 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 39,519 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 37,385 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2014 37,385 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 33,999 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2012 30,258 miles

o/s/f mirror cover damaged

Pass 18 Jan 2011 27,181 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 24,274 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 24,274 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Jan 2009 20,696 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 20,696 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 17,000 miles

Condensation in O/S headlamp

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 16,397 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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FE04 SXZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 FE04 SXZ, 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 FE04 SXZ registered?

FE04 SXZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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