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FH04 SVN

2004 Seat Arosa

White Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

78,735 mi
Last recorded78,735 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 SVN
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2016 78,735 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2015 73,439 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2015 73,413 miles

Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Dec 2014 68,106 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 19 Dec 2014 68,106 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 61,050 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 45,358 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R tyre outer wall perished

Pass 20 Oct 2011 38,540 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 27,492 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 21,200 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 17,084 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 12,521 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 12,439 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nail in rear tyre

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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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FH04 SVN is a 2004 Seat Arosa in White with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FH04 SVN, 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 FH04 SVN?

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What year was FH04 SVN registered?

FH04 SVN is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is FH04 SVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH04 SVN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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