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FG04 TUA

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,547 mi
Last recorded79,547 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 TUA
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 79,547 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 78,259 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2016 78,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 688,041 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 688,041 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 61,963 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 59,271 miles

EML light on

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks but not to cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges but not to cords

Fail 1 Nov 2013 59,255 miles

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

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

EML light on

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)

Oil leak

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

nearside rear tyre has age cracks but not to cords

offside front tyre wearing on inner and outer edges but not to cords

Pass 30 Oct 2012 55,791 miles

Nearside Front 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 31 Oct 2011 49,557 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,790 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 37,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 34,221 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 21,060 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 19,635 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 TUA is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 TUA, 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

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What year was FG04 TUA registered?

FG04 TUA is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is FG04 TUA safe to buy?

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