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FA04 TZK

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,547 mi
Last recorded89,547 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 TZK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 89,547 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Fail 3 Mar 2025 89,547 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at both joints (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear heat shield loose

Pass 12 Mar 2024 85,137 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 85,123 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 May 2022 85,043 miles
Fail 14 May 2022 85,026 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))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 82,738 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Feb 2021 82,738 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,361 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both fronts (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Several places (6.1.2 (a))

Fluid leak, but not excessive Coolant radiator (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 81,466 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All, just light corrosion somewhere. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Mar 2018 80,456 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 80,408 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 26 May 2017 79,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 26 May 2017 79,553 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear and rear pipes (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 May 2016 78,346 miles

Front to rear gear change cable extremely stiff, requires changing

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

Pass 18 May 2015 74,515 miles
Pass 16 May 2014 70,084 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2013 63,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2012 54,182 miles

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

front number plate damaged

both rear tyres perrished/split

Pass 2 Apr 2011 47,247 miles

rear tyres perishing

Fail 3 Apr 2010 39,822 miles

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2010 39,822 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 34,281 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2009 34,264 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Apr 2008 27,291 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 20,123 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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FA04 TZK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 TZK, 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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FA04 TZK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 6 July 2004.

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