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FD04 LGK

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

95,444 mi
Last recorded95,444 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 LGK
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 95,444 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2016 94,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 90,149 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2014 86,258 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 82,892 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 78,067 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 78,067 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 72,246 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2011 72,246 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2010 67,826 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2010 67,826 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 6 Apr 2009 56,773 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 56,773 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 45,888 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2008 45,888 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 35,819 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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FD04 LGK is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FD04 LGK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of FD04 LGK?

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What year was FD04 LGK registered?

FD04 LGK is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 10 May 2004.

Is FD04 LGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FD04 LGK shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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