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FG04 XTC

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

82,176 mi
Last recorded82,176 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG04 XTC
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2017 82,176 miles

front brake discs corroded

Fail 5 Apr 2017 82,176 miles

Driver's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Apr 2016 73,884 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 73,735 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 64,328 miles

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

front exhaust mounting bracket detatched

Pass 25 Mar 2014 55,890 miles

centre exhaust silencer leaking gas

Fail 25 Mar 2014 55,890 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

centre exhaust silencer leaking gas

Fail 27 Mar 2013 50,980 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

rear registration plate backing peeling off

Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,980 miles

rear registration plate backing peeling off

Pass 29 Mar 2012 45,058 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2012 45,048 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 39,916 miles

Nearside wiper split at ends

Offside rear damper sweating

Rear tyres perrishing (esp nearside). (similar to failed nearside front!!)

Fail 5 Apr 2011 39,916 miles

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

Nearside wiper split at ends

Offside rear damper sweating

Rear tyres perrishing (esp nearside). (similar to failed nearside front!!)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 34,520 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 29,934 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 24,515 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 18,212 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 XTC is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FG04 XTC, 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 XTC registered?

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

Is FG04 XTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FG04 XTC shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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