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FH53 FVZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Silver Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

49,956 mi
Last recorded49,956 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 FVZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2014 49,956 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 47,034 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 44,728 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Dec 2012 44,728 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 41,387 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 41,387 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 37,333 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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 8 Dec 2009 33,271 miles

slight damage to offside door mirror

Fail 8 Dec 2009 33,266 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

slight damage to offside door mirror

Pass 9 Dec 2008 29,150 miles

offside door mirror glass slightly damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,224 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 20,568 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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FH53 FVZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Silver with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FH53 FVZ, 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 FH53 FVZ registered?

FH53 FVZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 2 January 2004.

Is FH53 FVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for FH53 FVZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FH53 FVZ have outstanding finance?

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