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SG04 ZWV

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2023
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

109,815 mi
Last recorded109,815 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 ZWV
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2022 109,815 miles

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Mar 2022 109,810 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Mar 2020 109,744 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 108,108 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2018 108,078 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. slower (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 104,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorber top dust gards insecure

o/s/f tyre worn & perished on outer edge

Fail 4 Dec 2017 104,848 miles

Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s bottom (2.2.C.1c)

Ball joint has excessive play n/s bottom (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe to o/s/r drum (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

both rear shock absorber top dust gards insecure

o/s/f tyre worn & perished on outer edge

Pass 16 Nov 2016 101,200 miles

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 13 Nov 2015 100,028 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both wishbones-both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 91,183 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,183 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2013 82,428 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2013 81,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 69,514 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 69,514 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 55,354 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 55,341 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Fail 6 Sep 2010 43,549 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 43,549 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 30,832 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 25,767 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 25,767 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)

Pass 14 Mar 2007 21,964 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2007 21,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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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SG04 ZWV is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SG04 ZWV, 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 SG04 ZWV registered?

SG04 ZWV is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 21 March 2004.

Is SG04 ZWV safe to buy?

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