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FR04 EDR

2004 Seat Arosa

Red Petrol 999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2022
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

96,971 mi
Last recorded96,971 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFR04 EDR
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2021 96,971 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,468 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Bottom (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 89,742 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 86,206 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

centre wheel caps fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2013 86,206 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2012 80,848 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

centre wheel caps fitted

Pass 19 Jul 2011 74,720 miles

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

centre wheel caps fitted

nsr/osr shock absorber casing cover loose

Fail 19 Jul 2011 74,720 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

centre wheel caps fitted

nsr/osr shock absorber casing cover loose

Pass 26 Jul 2010 65,654 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jul 2010 65,654 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2009 54,247 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 41,357 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2007 30,486 miles

front pads low

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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FR04 EDR is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Red with a 999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 FR04 EDR, 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 FR04 EDR registered?

FR04 EDR is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 5 July 2004.

Is FR04 EDR safe to buy?

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