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OE04 MDV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

54,317 mi
Last recorded54,317 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2019
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 MDV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2019 54,317 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 47,046 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

all tyre treads cracking

Pass 11 Apr 2017 40,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres deformed & perished

Fail 11 Apr 2017 40,442 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

both rear tyres deformed & perished

Pass 21 Apr 2016 26,750 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 15,973 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 10,901 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2013 10,443 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 10,443 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2012 10,145 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 10,145 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2011 9,237 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 8,431 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 7,713 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Apr 2008 7,083 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 May 2007 6,026 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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OE04 MDV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 OE04 MDV, 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 OE04 MDV registered?

OE04 MDV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 June 2004.

Is OE04 MDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE04 MDV shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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