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FB04 HKF

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

96,599 mi
Last recorded96,599 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB04 HKF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 96,599 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2022 96,599 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Jun 2021 95,467 miles

emlight on

Pass 3 Jun 2020 92,122 miles

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

Fail 3 Jun 2020 92,122 miles

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2019 89,815 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 88,930 miles
Pass 19 May 2017 88,058 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2016 86,084 miles
Fail 31 May 2016 86,081 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 2 Jun 2015 81,906 miles

bothside rear shockabsorbers top dust covers loose

Pass 2 Jun 2014 77,830 miles
Pass 25 May 2013 71,419 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 May 2012 63,702 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 55,901 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 49,262 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 42,439 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2008 36,668 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 31,856 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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FB04 HKF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 FB04 HKF, 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 FB04 HKF registered?

FB04 HKF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 July 2004.

Is FB04 HKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FB04 HKF shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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