MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
74,106 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 ()
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to limit valve (1.1.11 (c))
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
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))
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))
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)
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
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
front wiper blades deterioated
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
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)
o/s/f mirror cover damaged
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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)
Condensation in O/S headlamp
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
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?
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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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FE04 SXZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2004.
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