2004 SEAT Arosa · 2,254 MOT tests
2004 SEAT Arosa reliability
2004 SEAT Arosas fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Arosa years (2,254 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
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- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Arosas: 42.1%)
- 42.5%
- first-time fail rate (all SEAT Arosas: 42.1%)
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- 9% more
- fails than cars of the same age and mileage
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- 71,281
- typical miles at its MOT, aged about 18
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
- 2,254
- MOT tests, 2022 to 2024
Year on year
2004 against the years either side
- 2003 cars: 10% more MOT fails than the average car its age (the 2004 car does better)
- Weak spot: number plates and vin, 1.4% of tests fail here (129% above cars of the same age and mileage).
- Strong point: seat belts and airbags, 46% fewer fails than comparable cars.
- Plates: a 2004 car carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
Common problems
What fails on a 2004 SEAT Arosa
Fail rate by area
- Lights and electrics20.9%
- Suspension15.3%
- Brakes11.5%
- Exhaust, emissions and leaks11.4%
- Body, chassis and structure11.3%
- Windscreen, wipers and mirrors9.4%
- Tyres6.1%
Average for cars of the same age and mileage
Top failures
Engine warning light inoperative or lit 5.24%
An engine warning light that is lit or not working can hide faults, so diagnosis is needed before buying.
Headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect 4.97%
A wrongly shaped beam can dazzle other drivers and reduce your own view of the road, so the lamps need correcting.
Exhaust has major gas leak 4.66%
A major exhaust leak can let poisonous gas into the car and is illegal, so it must be repaired before driving.
Position lamp not working 4.53%
A failed position lamp makes the car harder to see in poor light and is illegal, so it must be repaired.
Wiper blade not clearing windscreen 4.21%
Wipers that do not clear the windscreen reduce visibility in rain, which is a safety risk, so replace them.
CV joint boot split or insecure 3.24%
A split CV boot lets dirt in and grease out, so the joint wears and may need full replacement.
Common advisories
Tyre worn close to legal limit (13.66%) · Exhaust has minor gas leak (12.82%) · Brake pipes corroded and greasy (12.11%) · Tyre slightly damaged or cracking (11.93%) · Brake disc pitted or scored (11.62%) · Suspension arm pin/bush showing wear (10.43%)
Other years
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Source: DVSA anonymised MOT results, 2022 to 2024, class 4 normal tests.
Is a 2004 SEAT Arosa reliable?
2004 SEAT Arosas fail 42.5% of first MOT tests, 9% more MOT fails than the average car its age and mileage, ranking 1 of 3 Arosa years (2,254 DVSA tests, 2022 to 2024).
What fails on a 2004 SEAT Arosa MOT?
Most often engine warning light inoperative or lit (5.24% of tests), headlamp beam pattern obviously incorrect (4.97% of tests), exhaust has major gas leak (4.66% of tests).
How many miles should a 2004 SEAT Arosa have done?
At its MOT aged about 18, a typical 2004 SEAT Arosa shows 71,281 miles. Much higher or lower is worth asking about.
What plate is a 2004 car?
A car first registered in 2004 carries a 53 plate (January–February 2004), or a 04 plate (March–August 2004), or a 54 plate (September–December 2004).
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