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OV04 XTD

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

73,412 mi
Last recorded73,412 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 XTD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2021 73,412 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2020 72,882 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 71,818 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 71,329 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 71,329 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2017 70,862 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 69,810 miles

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

Offside wing mirror temp repair

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

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2015 68,309 miles

nearside rear tyre worn edges and cut outer sidewall

offside rear shock dust cover insecure

offside rear tyre worn edges

Pass 17 Jul 2014 67,733 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 63,296 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

after market brake pedal cover fitted

Fail 18 Sep 2013 63,296 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing (2.7.2a)

after market brake pedal cover fitted

front inner brake discs corroding

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,077 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,158 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 44,846 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 36,802 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2008 28,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 11 Aug 2007 21,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Aug 2007 21,385 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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OV04 XTD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 OV04 XTD, 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 OV04 XTD registered?

OV04 XTD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 July 2004.

Is OV04 XTD safe to buy?

The MOT history for OV04 XTD shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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