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SH54 XPE

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

55,408 mi
Last recorded55,408 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2013
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 XPE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2013 55,408 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 52,278 miles

some cracking to side walls of rear tyres ok for this test

Pass 8 Jul 2011 51,264 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 51,258 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2010 46,378 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 40,326 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 30,683 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 24,121 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 24,121 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 XPE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 XPE, 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 XPE registered?

SH54 XPE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 November 2004.

Is SH54 XPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH54 XPE shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SH54 XPE have outstanding finance?

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