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MT04 HUV

2004 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

36,197 mi
Last recorded36,197 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMT04 HUV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 36,197 miles

Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Bumper slightly cracked

Rear Lower Corrosion to both wheel arch

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 May 2024 30,405 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r sill rusty at rear

o/s/r sill rusty at rear

Fail 21 May 2024 30,398 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

n/s/r sill rusty at rear

o/s/r sill rusty at rear

Pass 1 Apr 2023 26,484 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2022 20,455 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2021 13,901 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 10,080 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 7,162 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 6,939 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 6,626 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 6,210 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 5,834 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 5,341 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 5,341 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Mar 2013 4,773 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 4,268 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 3,674 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 3,224 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 2,814 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 2,290 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 1,797 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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MT04 HUV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 MT04 HUV, 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 MT04 HUV registered?

MT04 HUV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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