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SH54 XPD

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

96,171 mi
Last recorded96,171 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 XPD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2017 96,171 miles

exhaust rusty

small exhaust leak

Fail 25 Oct 2017 96,162 miles

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

Offside Front wheel binding

exhaust rusty

small exhaust leak

Pass 19 Nov 2016 86,798 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 86,792 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi to centre (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush inner (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 78,600 miles

EML light on

engine noisy

exhaust corroded/ weak

front brake discs corroded

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Fail 27 Oct 2015 78,600 miles

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on

engine noisy

exhaust corroded/ weak

front brake discs corroded

front suspension lower arm rear bushes starting to split

Pass 31 Oct 2014 72,684 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 65,288 miles

Coolant level low

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 65,288 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Coolant level low

EML on

Engine hunting

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

Pass 22 Nov 2012 59,922 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 51,337 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 48,501 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2010 48,452 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 42,172 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 35,487 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2008 35,487 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 28,384 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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SH54 XPD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 SH54 XPD, 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 SH54 XPD registered?

SH54 XPD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 11 November 2004.

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