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FY04 HRZ

2004 Seat Arosa

Black Petrol 998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,180 mi
Last recorded124,180 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Seat Arosa50,851 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY04 HRZ
MakeSeat
ModelArosa
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2017 124,180 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2017 124,180 miles

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 106,566 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 106,566 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

o/s/f wheel arch has slight bubbling with corrosion .

Fail 26 Aug 2016 106,138 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both front tyre worn inner edge

eml on and temp gauge not working

front pads 5000 miles

rear bump stops broken

ribbed belt cracked up

Pass 7 Sep 2015 94,376 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 82,653 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 7 Jul 2014 81,042 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear shocker casings deteriotated

front exhaust bracket snapped

Pass 10 Jul 2013 73,639 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Apr 2012 65,342 miles

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

Slight noise from offside rear wheel bearing

Pass 28 Apr 2011 49,037 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 35,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,108 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2009 29,295 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2008 23,569 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2008 23,569 miles

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2007 18,258 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 18,258 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

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

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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FY04 HRZ 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 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 FY04 HRZ, 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 FY04 HRZ registered?

FY04 HRZ is a 2004 Seat Arosa, first registered on 4 March 2004.

Is FY04 HRZ safe to buy?

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