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FA53 MTF

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

84,933 mi
Last recorded84,933 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA53 MTF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jun 2021 84,933 miles

Brake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative linkage broken (1.1.17 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front shock absorber damp/weeping

Pass 10 Jun 2020 78,940 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 72,208 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2018 65,517 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2018 65,512 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 58,248 miles

exhaust mountings rusting

Pass 21 Jun 2016 51,882 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 45,039 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 40,015 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 36,309 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 34,824 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 33,543 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 31,963 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 30,260 miles

N/s/r inner tyre sidewall cut.

Fail 8 Apr 2009 30,252 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2008 26,561 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,470 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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FA53 MTF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 FA53 MTF, 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 FA53 MTF registered?

FA53 MTF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 19 February 2004.

Is FA53 MTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FA53 MTF shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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