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SH54 XPR

2004 Seat Arosa

Blue Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

57,599 mi
Last recorded57,599 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH54 XPR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 16 Oct 2018 57,599 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp missing in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bth front (1.1.11 (c))

Driver's door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

rear floor and rear panel accident damage

Pass 11 Oct 2017 52,313 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2016 45,642 miles

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

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

n/s door check link inoperative

o/s/f tyre wear on inside edge

Pass 14 Oct 2015 41,175 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 41,175 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s/f tyre nail in tread

Pass 22 Oct 2014 36,327 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 31,549 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2012 26,399 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 26,399 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 21,248 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 21,212 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2010 17,369 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 11,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 7,798 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,274 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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SH54 XPR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Blue with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SH54 XPR, 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 XPR registered?

SH54 XPR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SH54 XPR safe to buy?

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