2004 SEAT Arosa 1.0L Petrol · OV04 XTJ
2004 SEAT Arosa (1.0L, petrol). First registered 01 May 2004. Recorded mileage 52,968 miles. MOT expired on 19 Feb 2026.
- Make & Model
- SEAT AROSA
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Oxford
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Feb 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 52,968 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 1.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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OV04 XTJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 05/02/2025
- 52,968 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 6 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (7 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
OV04 XTJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 Seat Arosa (OV04 XTJ) between February 2022 and February 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 05 February 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (6 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 11 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Top and bottom rows incorrectly spaced (0.1 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))”.
OV04 XTJ Mileage History
- 14/02/202240,383 mi
- 09/02/202343,552 mi+3,169 mi
- 29/01/202449,652 mi+6,100 mi
- 31/01/202449,652 mi
- 05/02/202552,968 mi+3,316 mi
Average of roughly 4,229 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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