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DY04 FDN

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,498 mi
Last recorded158,498 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY04 FDN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2016 158,498 miles

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

o/s front driver seat belt buckle cover missing

oil leak

Fail 26 Apr 2016 158,498 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

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

o/s front driver seat belt buckle cover missing

oil leak

Pass 19 Mar 2015 143,400 miles

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

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

Radiator leaking water

Pass 13 Mar 2014 137,910 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2013 127,664 miles

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

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

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

front exhaust bracket broken but still supporting system

Pass 15 Mar 2012 114,310 miles

slight play in o/s and n/s steering arms

Pass 11 Mar 2011 98,096 miles

exhaust blowing at front

Fail 11 Mar 2011 98,096 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust blowing at front

Pass 13 Mar 2010 79,323 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 65,782 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 54,886 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 46,920 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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DY04 FDN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DY04 FDN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was DY04 FDN registered?

DY04 FDN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is DY04 FDN safe to buy?

The MOT history for DY04 FDN shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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