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FA04 TZF

2004 Seat Arosa

Yellow Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

50,143 mi
Last recorded50,143 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 TZF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 50,143 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Jul 2018 50,143 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2017 49,145 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 49,145 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 47,571 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 47,571 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 45,255 miles

advise front brake pad linings approx 70-80% worn

advise o/s lower suspension arm rear bush de-bonding

advise o/s outer CV boot deteriorating/weeping grease

advise slight engine misfire on idle

Pass 14 Jul 2014 42,242 miles

advise both rear coil springs corroded

advise o/s/f outer tyre wall damage

Fail 14 Jul 2014 42,242 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advise both rear coil springs corroded

advise front pad linings worn low

advise o/s/f outer tyre wall damage

Pass 15 Jul 2013 38,702 miles

advise n/s outer CV boot deteriorating/weeping grease slightly

advise o/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

Pass 16 Jul 2012 35,467 miles

advise both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 12 Jul 2011 30,564 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 26,498 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 21,403 miles

advise both front tyre starting to perish

Pass 9 Jul 2008 17,723 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 13,541 miles

slight imbalance on front brakes

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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FA04 TZF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Yellow with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FA04 TZF, 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 FA04 TZF registered?

FA04 TZF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 16 July 2004.

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