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SK04 ECS

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,951 mi
Last recorded49,951 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 ECS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 49,951 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2016 49,951 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2016 49,868 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 46,846 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2015 46,846 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Mar 2014 42,966 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 42,966 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 39,290 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 34,439 miles

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

o/s and n/s front tyres and o/s rear tyre wall all slight cracked

Pass 21 Mar 2011 27,982 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 22,254 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 17,886 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 12,632 miles

both front discs corroded

Pass 6 Aug 2007 8,870 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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SK04 ECS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SK04 ECS, 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 SK04 ECS registered?

SK04 ECS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is SK04 ECS safe to buy?

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