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FX04 ZFB

2004 Seat Arosa

Green Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

74,145 mi
Last recorded74,145 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ZFB
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 74,145 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2026 74,145 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 72,820 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2025 72,820 miles

Driver's seat moving inadvertently (6.2.5 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 71,099 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2023 69,026 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,951 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 61,100 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 57,943 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2020 57,941 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Emissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 54,686 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 49,296 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 49,294 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 41,307 miles

front brake discs corroded/pitted

n/s/f tyre low/bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre low/wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jul 2016 34,017 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 29,433 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 26,207 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 23,311 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 20,156 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 16,769 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 16,073 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 15,115 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2009 13,910 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 12,439 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 10,821 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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FX04 ZFB is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Green with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 FX04 ZFB, 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 FX04 ZFB registered?

FX04 ZFB is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is FX04 ZFB safe to buy?

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