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FX04 ZFE

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,182 mi
Last recorded98,182 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 ZFE
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2021 98,182 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2021 98,009 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

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

Pass 5 Jun 2019 95,146 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Apr 2018 94,258 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2017 92,102 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 92,102 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 90,206 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 88,236 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2014 82,494 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 74,470 miles

Nail in rear tyre

Fail 28 Feb 2013 74,466 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 1 Mar 2012 66,276 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 66,276 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 57,479 miles

o/s/r tyre side wall cracking slightly

Pass 2 Mar 2010 49,195 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 40,806 miles

offside rear tyre of slight cracking

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 16 Feb 2008 31,827 miles

cracks o/s front & rear tyres unable to tell depth of cracks advise to change pads slight worn unable to fully check slight play wishbone bush

cracks o/s/r tyre advise to change unable to tell depth of cracks

o/s/f tyre slight worn

Pass 20 Feb 2007 23,029 miles

advise, front tyres cracking!!!

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 ZFE is a 2004 Seat Arosa in Black with a 998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 ZFE, 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 ZFE registered?

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

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