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F1 VKD

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

45,018 mi
Last recorded45,018 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationF1 VKD
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 45,018 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2024 44,514 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 43,842 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2022 42,935 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front suspension top mount worn

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2021 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers deterated

Fail 29 Mar 2021 42,092 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear shocker covers deterated

Pass 30 Mar 2020 41,781 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock covers and bump stops in poor condition

Sump gasket weeping oil

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox selector shaft seal weeping oil

Fail 26 Mar 2020 41,781 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting likely to become detached lower arm suspension bolt has snapped (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear shock covers and bump stops in poor condition

Sump gasket weeping oil

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

gearbox selector shaft seal weeping oil

Pass 21 Mar 2019 40,750 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside front headlamp has condensation

Rear shock covers and bump stops in poor condition

Sump gasket weeping oil

gearbox selector shaft seal weeping oil

Pass 22 Mar 2018 39,596 miles

Gear selector shaft seal weeping

Rear shock dust covers and bump stops in poor condition

Slight exhaust blow from CAT / front pipe

Pass 24 Mar 2017 38,584 miles

Middle exhaust in very poor condition and slightly blowing

Fail 24 Mar 2017 38,584 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both front (8.2.2)

Middle exhaust in very poor condition and slightly blowing

Pass 18 Mar 2016 37,305 miles

Both rear shock covers broke

small gear box oil leak ( looks like selector shaft seal )

Fail 18 Mar 2016 37,305 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Both rear shock covers broke

small gear box oil leak ( looks like selector shaft seal )

Pass 13 Mar 2015 35,187 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 33,148 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 33,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 31,068 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2012 28,706 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,446 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 24,069 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 24,069 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 21,351 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition , perrished in tread

Fail 25 Mar 2009 21,351 miles

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

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

both rear tyres in poor condition , perrished in tread

Pass 20 Mar 2008 18,029 miles

ADVISE * WOULD INSPECT REAR BRAKE SHOES AND DRUMS SOON *

Brake fluid tested - PASSED

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2007 14,216 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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F1 VKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 F1 VKD, 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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F1 VKD is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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