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PX04 UWD

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2021
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

111,632 mi
Last recorded111,632 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX04 UWD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2020 111,632 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2020 111,632 miles

Braking system leaking (1.1.3 (d))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 110,451 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 110,451 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2018 109,739 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2018 109,739 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 108,742 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2017 108,739 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Steering column universal joint insecure (2.1.5) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,017 miles

Oil leak ()

park brake only just met minimal requirements

Fail 19 Sep 2016 108,101 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)

Oil leak ()

park brake only just met minimal requirements

Pass 3 Sep 2015 104,331 miles

Oil leak

oil leak from engine

Fail 25 Aug 2015 104,331 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Front Steering column retaining device insecure (2.1.6) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 28 Jun 2014 99,738 miles

SUSPENSION LOWERED WHEELS NOT FOULING ON VEHICLE

Fail 27 Jun 2014 99,737 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

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

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

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

REAR TYRES OUT OF SHAPE

SUSPENSION LOWERED WHEELS NOT FOULING ON VEHICLE

Pass 17 Mar 2011 90,281 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 80,760 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 80,674 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

Fail 17 Mar 2009 70,777 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 70,777 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 55,028 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 55,028 miles

Centre Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 39,014 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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PX04 UWD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 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 PX04 UWD, 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 PX04 UWD registered?

PX04 UWD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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