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FL04 XDE

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

98,320 mi
Last recorded98,320 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL04 XDE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 26 Jun 2017 98,320 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 98,220 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2016 98,220 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported front bracket (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 92,870 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside rear tyre slightly out of shape

rear exhaust corroded

small play in nearside front steering arm

Pass 1 Nov 2013 85,710 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 83,379 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 77,946 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 77,946 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Mar 2012 77,907 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

nearside front inner wing dammaged

Pass 21 Apr 2011 69,970 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 63,683 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,926 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2009 52,926 miles

Nearside Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 44,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear wiper split

Fail 31 Mar 2008 44,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear wiper split

Pass 30 Mar 2007 36,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2007 36,339 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre getting worn

rear wiper blade split

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 XDE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 FL04 XDE, 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 FL04 XDE registered?

FL04 XDE is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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