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FG04 AEB

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

53,175 mi
Last recorded53,175 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 AEB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 53,175 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2025 50,352 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Feb 2024 48,030 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi section (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 43,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Feb 2023 43,516 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Feb 2022 40,146 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 34,898 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 34,438 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 33,725 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2017 32,015 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 31,736 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2015 31,037 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2015 31,037 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2014 30,488 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 29,346 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2012 27,973 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 25,891 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2010 24,234 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 22,008 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 20,996 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 19,773 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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FG04 AEB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 FG04 AEB, 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 FG04 AEB registered?

FG04 AEB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is FG04 AEB safe to buy?

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