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OY04 SOE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Mar 2027
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

48,213 mi
Last recorded48,213 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 SOE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2026 48,213 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2025 43,186 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 42,499 miles

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Mar 2023 41,675 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 40,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both sides (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 39,235 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 38,621 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2019 36,439 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 34,925 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 33,306 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 33,308 miles

Brake servo vacuum pipe deteriorated and leaking (3.6.C.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2016 31,684 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 29,962 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 28,144 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 26,356 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2012 24,724 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 21,823 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2010 19,293 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 17,656 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 14,528 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 10,684 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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OY04 SOE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 OY04 SOE, 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 OY04 SOE registered?

OY04 SOE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 March 2004.

Is OY04 SOE safe to buy?

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