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FM04 FMF

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 1390cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

74,163 mi
Last recorded74,163 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 FMF
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,390cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 74,163 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2021 74,163 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 68,668 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 60,520 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 54,669 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 49,099 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2016 43,845 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 38,911 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2014 36,417 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 30,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 2 Jun 2012 22,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 2 Jun 2012 22,960 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 16 Jun 2011 16,787 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 9,061 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 7,516 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 6,278 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 5,125 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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FM04 FMF is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 1,390cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 FM04 FMF, 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 FM04 FMF registered?

FM04 FMF is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 June 2004.

Is FM04 FMF safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM04 FMF shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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