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FL04 XCU

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

149,518 mi
Last recorded149,518 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XCU
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 149,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 3 Oct 2017 149,518 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2016 143,935 miles

Centre exhaust heat shield is loose

Nearside Front Inner brake disc is corroded

Offside Front Inner Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

the o/s/r sidelamp is bright

Pass 8 Apr 2015 131,301 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 126,147 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 121,354 miles

Offside rear tyre have slightly cracks in both sides in and out

Fail 27 Apr 2012 107,025 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 107,025 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,741 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 76,696 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 64,093 miles

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 50,183 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 50,183 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2007 35,009 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 35,009 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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FL04 XCU 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 73.3%.

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 FL04 XCU, 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 FL04 XCU registered?

FL04 XCU is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is FL04 XCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for FL04 XCU shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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