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FM04 UPS

2004 Seat Arosa

Grey Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

60,690 mi
Last recorded60,690 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM04 UPS
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2023 60,690 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 60,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached bolt loose (5.3.4 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2022 56,457 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2021 51,889 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Feb 2021 51,889 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded brake compensator valve to flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside rear and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Coil spring corroded Nearside front and offside front (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside front and offside front rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jun 2019 49,983 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 47,697 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 45,000 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2017 45,000 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 42,655 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 42,655 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 40,253 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2014 37,189 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 34,203 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2012 30,969 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 27,817 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 24,843 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 21,457 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 18,054 miles

advise both front tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2007 14,256 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged

n/s/f wheel rim slightly damaged

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 UPS is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Grey with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UPS, 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 UPS registered?

FM04 UPS is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 23 August 2004.

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