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ML04 URR

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

75,830 mi
Last recorded75,830 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML04 URR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 75,830 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Apr 2019 75,830 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 72,313 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 72,311 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 66,645 miles

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

engine light on

Fail 18 Apr 2017 66,611 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

engine light on

Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,748 miles

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

Fail 7 Apr 2016 62,748 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm All four tyres worn (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 2 Dec 2014 61,166 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2014 61,166 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 55,553 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 55,552 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Dec 2012 47,257 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 44,103 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 36,138 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brakes noisey when applied.

Slight damage to both front tyre walls noted.

Pass 30 Mar 2010 30,332 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 30,332 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Apr 2009 25,397 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 19,963 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 16,838 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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ML04 URR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 ML04 URR, 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 ML04 URR registered?

ML04 URR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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