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MX04 XUC

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,608 mi
Last recorded92,608 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMX04 XUC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2017 92,608 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2017 92,608 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2015 90,979 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 83,550 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2013 66,290 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 66,290 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 45,169 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 29,846 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 29,841 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2010 17,793 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2010 17,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2009 12,993 miles

all 4 tyres cracking up between tread blocks

Pass 10 Apr 2008 11,160 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 11,158 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres cracking up

Pass 11 Apr 2007 8,843 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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MX04 XUC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 MX04 XUC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was MX04 XUC registered?

MX04 XUC is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 April 2004.

Is MX04 XUC safe to buy?

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