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FG04 TTU

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

46,755 mi
Last recorded46,755 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TTU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2023 46,755 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2022 40,395 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2021 36,900 miles

Nearside Mirror Glass Missing

Fail 21 Oct 2021 36,872 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Mirror Glass Missing

Pass 20 Aug 2020 36,852 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2020 36,848 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2019 36,428 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint nuts and bolts also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened ball joint nut and bolts also corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 35,913 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 35,417 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 34,899 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 34,899 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 13 Mar 2015 34,358 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2015 34,358 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2014 33,742 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2013 32,578 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 32,578 miles

Rear Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 30,302 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 26,432 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 26,432 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2010 22,810 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 18,254 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 14,184 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 10,534 miles

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

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 TTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 TTU, 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 TTU registered?

FG04 TTU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for FG04 TTU shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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